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5 from 2 votes

Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Delicious and easy grilled chicken pesto sandwiches. These open sandwiches make a great appetizer, snack or lunch!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 303kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 slices baguette or french bread pre-sliced makes life easy!
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • 2-3 tomatoes
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • 1-2 Cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ Cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 large grilled chicken breast sliced thin or pre-grilled and sliced chicken from deli or freezer section.

Instructions

  • Slice bread, tomatoes, onion, and chicken if not already done.
  • On a baking sheet place bread and layer: pesto, chicken, tomatoes, cheese and thinly sliced red onion to the top. .
  • Broil till cheese is melted. Top with fresh cracked pepper, sea salt and even basil. 

Notes

-Baking at 350 is recommended for the larger sandwiches to ensure that it is heated through.
-If using frozen pre-cooked grilled chicken, thaw before assembling! This will help reduce heating time and avoid burning the bread/cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2.6mg