Description
Chicken Pesto Sandwiches are a culinary delight, combining juicy chicken, aromatic basil pesto, and fresh veggies nestled between crispy slices of sourdough bread. Ideal for picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursts with flavor in every bite. Elevate your meal with this comforting yet gourmet dish that promises to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of sourdough. Layer spinach leaves, sliced chicken, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan on half the slices; top with remaining slices.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grill sandwiches for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg