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Chicken Pesto Caprese Sandwich

Chicken Pesto Caprese Sandwich

A sandwich that has melty mozzarella, juicy chicken, fresh basil, and pesto will hit every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ciabatta roll (or focaccia)
  • 1 thin chicken breast
  • Fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Roma tomato sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken breast thin for even cooking. Pat it dry, season with salt and pepper, and cook in olive oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
  1. Top the cooked chicken with sliced mozzarella and broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is perfectly melted.
  1. Slice the bread and toast it with a drizzle of olive oil. Spread pesto on the top slice.
  1. Layer the chicken with melted mozzarella, then add sliced tomato and fresh basil leaves to assemble the sandwich.

Notes

  • Use fresh mozzarella for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the bread lightly to add a nice crunch to the sandwich.
  • If you prefer, you can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying it.