Chicken Pesto Sandwich
10min
15min
1
725
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, you can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying. If you're in a hurry, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken - just warm it up briefly before assembling the sandwich. The apple provides a refreshing sweet balance to the savory sandwich.
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Ingredients
6 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp olive oil
2 slices whole grain bread
2 tbsp prepared pesto sauce
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/2 medium tomato
2 thin slices red onion
1 oz mozzarella cheese
1 medium apple
Instructions
- 1
Season 6 oz chicken breast with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- 3
Cook the chicken breast for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 4
Remove chicken from pan and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- 5
Toast 2 slices of whole grain bread until lightly browned.
- 6
Spread 1 tbsp of pesto sauce on each slice of bread.
- 7
Layer 1 cup of spinach leaves on one slice of bread.
- 8
Add the sliced chicken on top of the spinach.
- 9
Top with 1/2 sliced tomato, 2 thin slices of red onion, and 1 oz of mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread.
- 11
Cut in half and serve with 1 medium apple on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
725
63g
63g
24g
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