Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich

A flavorful grilled chicken sandwich with pesto and mozzarella.

A savory and delicious grilled chicken sandwich featuring melted mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil pesto, and arugula on a crisped ciabatta roll. Ideal for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner, this sandwich bursts with flavor and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Full Ingredient List

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ciabatta rolls
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1 tomato
  • 2 cups arugula

Chicken Breast

Tools and Equipment

  • Basting Brush
  • Chef Knife
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
2 Chicken breasts Slice in half for thinner pieces Chicken thighs
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice the chicken breasts in half to create thinner pieces for even cooking.
  2. Step 2: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Step 3: Cook chicken on a preheated grill or in a saute pan until fully cooked.

Sandwich Assembly

Tools and Equipment

  • Basting Brush
  • Grill or Saute Pan
  • Oven Broiler

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
4 Ciabatta rolls Brush with olive oil and toast Kaiser roll, Sourdough roll
1 tablespoon Olive oil For brushing on rolls
4 Fresh mozzarella slices Top cooked chicken and melt Gouda, Havarti
1/2 cup Basil pesto Spread on top bun
1 Tomato Sliced
2 cups Arugula Top the sandwich Romaine lettuce, Spinach

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lightly brush ciabatta rolls with olive oil on the inside and toast on the grill or in a pan.
  2. Step 2: Top each cooked chicken breast with mozzarella and melt under a broiler or on the grill.
  3. Step 3: Spread a generous amount of pesto on the top bun.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the sandwich: place the chicken breast on the bottom bun, add tomato slices and arugula, then cover with the top bun.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 501 kcal
  • Protein: 37g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 2g

Additional Information

Notes: For best results, assemble the sandwich just before serving.

Geographic Region: American

Seasonality: Year-round

Occasion: Lunch, Dinner, Casual dining

Recommended Pairings

  • Pair with iced tea or lemonade.

Tags

sandwich grilled chicken pesto quick meal lunch dinner American cuisine