Pesto Chicken Caprese Sandwich

5 from 2 votes

Pesto Chicken Caprese Sandwich

This light and fresh pesto chicken caprese sandwich comes together in just 10 minutes for a quick and easy lunch.

Servings sandwich

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Ingredients

2 slices whole grain seed bread
2 ounces zesty lemon grilled chicken sliced
¾ ounce shredded mozzarella cheese
4 teaspoons basil pesto
½ medium vine tomato sliced thin

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

First, lightly toast the bread so it's warm and slightly crispy. This will give your sandwich the structure it needs to not fall apart while eating.
In the meantime, heat the chicken in a small frying pan over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, add the shredded mozzarella and stir to combine with the chicken, heating through until it’s nice and melty.
Spread pesto on both slices of the toasted bread. Then, add a layer of sliced tomato on the bottom piece of bread. Top with the cheesy chicken, then close the sandwich.
Slice in half with a sharp chef’s knife and serve.

Notes

Fresh ingredients: The secret to making the BEST sandwiches at home is to use fresh, wholesome, and unprocessed ingredients! We recommend making our zesty lemon grilled chicken and nut free basil pesto ahead of time for these sandwiches. Find a freshly baked loaf of whole grain bread in the bakery section of your grocery store, and pick a juicy tomato that's bright red and gives ever so slightly when you gently squeeze it. Trust us, you'll taste the difference!

Slicing sandwiches in half: If you like to cut your sandwiches in half before serving, we recommend using a large, well-sharpened chef’s knife for the cleanest cut. If you use a knife that’s dull or too small, you risk smushing your sandwich in the middle and having the filling come out at the sides.

Serving suggestions: Serve this sandwich with a salad, chips, fruit, or veggies and a cold drink for a light and refreshing lunch.

Variations: Sandwiches are so customizable - check out our blog post above for some alternative ways to make this caprese!

Author: Nicole Langdon

Calories: 402kcal

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: basil pesto, grilled chicken, healthy, lunch, mozzarella, picnic, sandwich, tomatoes, whole grain bread

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