Description
This Chicken Pesto Sandwich is packed with juicy seasoned chicken, zesty pesto, melty mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes on toasted ciabatta—quick, comforting, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise into 4 cutlets and pounded thin
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large ciabatta bread rolls (or 3 sandwich-size rolls)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup prepared pesto (homemade or store-bought)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
Salt, to season tomatoes
Instructions
Season chicken cutlets on both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
Remove chicken and keep warm.
Slice the ciabatta rolls and spread mayo and pesto on both sides.
Layer the bottom halves with cooked chicken, mozzarella slices, and tomato. Lightly salt the tomatoes.
Close the sandwiches with the top halves and toast in a toaster oven or sandwich press until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
Serve warm with chips or a simple salad.
Notes
Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and better texture.
Fresh mozzarella makes a big difference, but you can use shredded if needed.
Store any leftover chicken separately and assemble fresh for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop, Toaster Oven
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530 Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg