Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

Name: Chicken Pesto Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted; 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained; 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into six slices

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

These easy sandwiches are great for game day! They’re tasty, and also so easy to prep ahead and assemble later at the event. Colleen Sturma — Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into six slices

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each chicken breast; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over six slices of toast; layer with red peppers, chicken and cheese. Spread remaining pesto over remaining toast; place over top.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 495 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1048mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein.

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