Description
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, this sandwich combines grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, and ripe tomatoes with aromatic pesto for a fresh and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Pesto sauce
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spread pesto sauce on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer sliced grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, and tomato on one slice.
- Add fresh basil leaves, season with salt and pepper, then top with the second slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Grill the sandwich on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a crispier exterior, ensure your pan is hot before grilling. Feel free to switch the protein or add different types of cheese for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg