Creamy Pesto Chicken Sandwich Recipes

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CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICH



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Make and share this Creamy Pesto Chicken Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by krisabellee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces fresh basil
2 tablespoons almonds
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 chicken breast, cooked
1/4 cup onion
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tomatoes, sliced
oregano
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 sandwich buns, toasted

Steps:

  • pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, almonds, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and salt/pepper.
  • Mix the pesto with greek yogurt. Dice or shred the chicken and combine with pesto/yogurt mixture, oregano & onion. Spoon onto sandwich rolls and top with tomato and mozzarella. Put under broiler just long enough to melt the cheese -- 3minutes. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.3, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 327.7, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 15.9

CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH



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Tender chunks of chicken breast are cooked together with onion, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, and pesto sauce for a flavorful sandwich filling that will satisfy a hungry crowd.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup diced zucchini
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup prepared pesto sauce
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise and toasted
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and balsamic vinegar and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir mushrooms and 1 tablespoon basil into chicken mixture and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce; toss to coat. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 959.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICHES



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These easy sandwiches are great for game day! They're tasty, and also so easy to prep ahead and assemble later at the event. Colleen Sturma - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into six slices

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each chicken breast; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over six slices of toast; layer with red peppers, chicken and cheese. Spread remaining pesto over remaining toast; place over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

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