Name: Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) -; 3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained -; 6 Ciabatta buns, split and toasted -; 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 6 slices -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Chicken Pesto Sandwich

1. 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) -

2. 3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided -

3. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

4. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

5. 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained -

6. 6 Ciabatta buns, split and toasted -

7. 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 6 slices -

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Pesto Sandwich

1. Stage

Gently pound the chicken breasts to flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over each chicken breast, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Stage

Grill the pesto-brushed chicken, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink. Three to five minutes on each side should do the trick. Double-check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before you add it to the sandwiches. Editor's Tip: Here's more on how to grill chicken breast if you want more tips, like how to tell when the grill has reached medium heat and how long to let the chicken rest before taking that first bite.

3. Stage

After the chicken is off the grill, spread three tablespoons of pesto over each of the bun bottoms. Then, layer on the roasted red peppers, chicken and fresh mozzarella.

4. Stage

Spread the remaining pesto over the cut side of the bun tops. Place the tops on the sandwiches, and serve immediately.