Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

This easy chicken pesto sandwich recipe is just right for game day! The sandwiches are tasty as well as easy to prep ahead and assemble later at the event. —Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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 until no longer pink, 3-5 minutes on each side.
2. Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over bun bottoms; layer with red peppers, chicken and cheese. Spread remaining pesto over cut side of bun tops; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 498 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1026mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein.

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