Description
Enjoy a bright and herbaceous Chicken Pesto Sandwich featuring juicy chicken, creamy mozzarella, and crispy ciabatta.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil for cooking (enough to coat the skillet)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of pesto sauce
- 4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 ciabatta rolls or sandwich bread
- Fresh basil leaves (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6–7 minutes on the first side without moving them.
- Flip the chicken and cook another 6–7 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature ~165°F/74°C) with a golden crust.
- Place a slice of mozzarella atop each chicken breast in the final minute of cooking and cover the skillet briefly to melt.
- Split the ciabatta rolls and place cut sides down in the same skillet until golden and just crisped.
- Spread pesto sauce on the bottom half of each toasted roll.
- Layer with cooked chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella, and add fresh basil leaves if using.
- Cover with the top half of the roll and serve warm.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best contrast of warm chicken and fresh pesto. If packing for later, keep pesto separate to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian