Chicken Pesto Clubs

Name: Chicken Pesto Clubs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon; 4 slices sourdough bread; 2 tablespoons prepared pesto; 1 cup ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips; 2 slices cheddar cheese; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach; 1 tablespoon olive oil

This colorful sandwich is a crisp golden-brown on the outside, with a fresh-tasting, full-flavored filling the whole family will love. It's supper in 10 minutes flat! Terri Crandall - Gardnerville, Nevada

Ingredients

4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
4 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 cup ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
2 slices cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Heat bacon according to package directions. Meanwhile, spread bread slices with pesto. Layer two slices with chicken, cheese, tomato, arugula and bacon; top with remaining bread.
Brush outsides of sandwiches with oil. Cook on an indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 583 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1455mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Pesto Club Sandwiches in Simple & Delicious January/February 2009

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mythyagain

Feb 16, 2014

Absolutely delicious! I love that this recipe is designed for 2 people. It makes a quick, delicious meal and you can really appreciate the pesto.
cooking919

Mar 17, 2012

These were so easy to make, and tasted like they came from a restaurant! Will definitely make again!
daisey5

May 30, 2011

These were so good. Theonly change I made was to us Health Nut bread. My favorite sandwich!!
jhalter

Oct 3, 2009

These are yummy! Made them for the husband - he loved them. Made them for my Recipe Club girls - they loved them!