Chicken Pesto Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1-2 chicken breasts, cooked (grilled or baked) with Italian seasonings
- 2 ciabatta rolls any Italian bread will work
- 1/2 Cup Pesto (store bought or homemade) see notes for recipe
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 2-3 sliced roasted red pepper, from a jar optional
- sliced red onion optional
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken breasts as desired, grill or baked, seasoned with Italian seasonings
- Cut rolls in half, to make a bun. Toast inside of buns in skillet with a little oil or on the grill.
- Spread pesto thickly on both halves of your roll
- Place chicken on one half. You may have to trim chicken to fit or slice in half lengthwise to reduce thickness
- Add slice of mozzarella cheese and sliced tomato and /or roasted red peppers, if you are using. Add red onion slices. Top with the other half of roll and enjoy! You can also place back on skillet to warm and melt cheese, if desired.
Notes
Pesto Sauce:
In food processor (or immersion blender works well too, almost better)
Add together
2 Cups Fresh Basil
1/4 Cup fresh parsley
1/4 Cup Pine nuts (almonds or walnuts work well too)
3 Tablespoons grated parmesan
4 garlic gloves
salt and pepper to taste
Blend well
Then add 3 Tablespoons to 1/4 Cup olive oil until desired consistency is reached. And Voila! You are now a bistro chef, making your own pesto! Congratulations!