Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Mozzarella, and Spinach
Make this 5-minute grilled chicken sandwich with sun-dried tomato pesto, mozzarella, and spinach for a satisfying lunch, whether you’re heading to the office or going on a picnic!
Ingredients
- 1 6-inch baguette
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato pesto
- 2 ounces grilled chicken
- 3 slices fresh mozzarella
- 1 handful baby spinach
Instructions
- Slice the baguette lengthwise into two halves, then spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of sun dried tomato pesto on each half.
- Build the sandwich with grilled chicken first, then a layer of mozzarella cheese, then a handful of baby spinach.
- Close, optionally slice in half, and enjoy!
Notes
Baguette: This is our go-to bread for caprese-style sandwiches. We like to buy a standard baguette, then slice off 6-inch sections for sandwiches (we can usually get about 3 sandwiches out of one baguette).
Sun dried tomato pesto: We highly recommend making this from scratch (check out our 5-minute sun dried tomato pesto recipe), but there are some store-bought options out there as well. We haven’t tried any of them so we can’t give a good recommendation, but we always look for minimally processed options.
Grilled chicken: Use premade grilled chicken or leftovers. Our go-to grilled chicken for sandwiches is this lemon grilled chicken, which uses a simple 3-ingredient marinade for easy flavor! It turns out perfectly juicy every time.
Baby spinach: We love fresh spinach on this sandwich, but you could easily swap it for any of your favorite greens. Arugula would taste great here as well!
To bring on the go: After assembling, wrap the sandwich in parchment paper or foil and pack it in a cooler with an ice pack. It’ll stay fresh for a few hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3416IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 540mg | Iron: 3mg
