Caprese Chicken Sandwich
A delicious sandwich featuring juicy chicken, creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic basil pesto, inspired by Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella
- 2 large Tomatoes
- ½ cup Basil Pesto
- 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta
- a handful Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Marinate for 30 minutes if possible. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Let it rest before slicing.
- Slice the Cheese and Tomatoes: Slice mozzarella and tomatoes to about ¼ inch thickness. Optional: marinate tomato slices in olive oil and salt.
- Toast the Bread: Lightly toast your rolls on the grill or oven to keep the sandwich from getting soggy.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread basil pesto on one half of the roll, layer grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. Top with the other half of the roll.
- Optional: Grill the Sandwich: Grill assembled sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese melts and the bread is golden.
Notes
Consider adding slices of avocado or spice for variation. Enjoy with a side of arugula or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Caprese, Chicken, Italian Sandwich, Quick Recipe, Easy Dinner