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Everyone loves sandwiches, right?! They’re easy, flavorful, refreshing, and most definitely a “soul food”. I’ve been loving lots of fresh herbs and veggies lately, and sandwiches are one of my favorite ways to implement them! This Pesto Chicken Sandwich is a favorite in our house right now because it’s so easy but also super flavorful.
Ingredients
Bread – I recommend sprouted or sourdough for the healthiest options.
Pesto sauce – I have a homemade recipe that I highly recommend! Homemade pesto is SO much more flavorful than store-bought.
Cheese – I prefer sharp cheddar for this sandwich. I’ve also made it using mozzarella cheese, but I have to admit – sharp cheddar cheese is the best because it packs a more flavorful punch than mozzarella.
Chicken breast – I used rotisserie chicken.
Tomato – I used Roma tomato, but you can use any variety that you prefer. Heirloom would also be wonderful!
Optional greens: I highly recommend adding a couple small fresh basil leaves to the sandwich, but you can also add a touch of arugula, romaine lettuce, or microgreens.
Method
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat.
- Butter one side of each piece of bread. Place one slice of the bread (butter side down) onto the skillet.
- Spread the pesto sauce on the bread and layer with the cheese, tomato, chicken breast, and fresh basil leaves or greens if you have them/want them. Place the other slice of bread on top.
- Cook for several minutes until the bread is golden, then flip over and cook another several minutes on the other side until golden.
- Remove from pan, slice in half, and enjoy!
Make it your own
- Sub chicken breast for turkey, or omit it altogether.
- Use an herb garlic butter for the bread instead of regular butter for even more flavor.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh, or both!
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I hope you love this Simple Pesto Chicken Sandwich! Please be sure to leave a comment and review if you try it. It means the world to me!
PrintSimple Pesto Chicken Sandwich
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
2 slices sprouted bread or sourdough
2 Tbsp pesto sauce
1–2 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
2.5 oz cooked chicken breast (I used rotisserie)
2 slices of tomato
Optional: A couple fresh basil leaves
Optional: Arugula, romaine lettuce, or microgreens
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat.
- Butter one side of each piece of bread. Place one slice of the bread (butter side down) onto the skillet.
- Spread the pesto sauce on the bread and layer with the cheese, tomato, chicken breast, and fresh basil leaves or greens if you have them/want them. Place the other slice of bread on top.
- Cook for several minutes until the bread is golden, then flip over and cook another several minutes on the other side until golden.
- Remove from pan, slice in half, and enjoy!
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