Description
Pesto Chicken Sandwich on Sourdough is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken with vibrant pesto and fresh mozzarella, all nestled between crispy sourdough slices. This sandwich is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, perfect for picnics, casual lunches, or late-night cravings. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that promises gourmet flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping any herbs or vegetables you wish to add.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and spread pesto on top while warm.
- Add mozzarella slices on each breast and return to heat just until melted.
- Toast sourdough slices in another pan until golden brown.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering melted cheese chicken between two slices of toasted sourdough. Add extra pesto or spinach if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg