Chicken Pesto Sandwich

This Chicken Pesto Sandwich features shredded chicken and flavorful pesto for a quick and tasty meal.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings sandwiches

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

Chicken and Pesto

2 cups shredded chicken breast
¼ cup Greek yogurt
to taste Kosher salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper

Sandwich Components

1 baguette cut into 3-4 equal pieces, toasted
2 cups arugula for serving
2 Roma tomatoes thinly sliced, for serving
8 ounces mozzarella sliced

Basil Pesto

1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic peeled
3 tablespoons pine nuts
⅓ cup grated Parmesan
to taste Kosher salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions

Pesto Preparation

To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.

Sandwich Assembly

In a large bowl, combine chicken, ½ cup pesto, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve sandwiches on baguette with arugula, tomatoes, mozzarella and chicken pesto mixture.

Notes

Lightened up with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Keyword Chicken Pesto Sandwich, healthy, lunch, quick meal, Sandwich

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