Pesto Chicken Sandwich with Spinach and Tomato
Savor the delicious flavors of grilled pesto chicken, fresh spinach, and juicy tomato all nestled in a toasted sandwich. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (1/4 cups) pesto sauce
- (4 slices) of whole grain bread
- (2 cups) fresh spinach
- (1) large tomato, sliced
- (1/2 cups) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (1/4 tsp) black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the (2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts in (1/4 cup) pesto sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and brush with (1 tbsp) olive oil.
- 3
Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, toast the (4) slices of whole grain bread in (1 tbsp) olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
- 5
Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
- 6
On two slices of toasted bread, layer the (2 cups) fresh spinach, grilled chicken strips, (1) sliced tomato, and (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Top with the remaining two slices of toasted bread to form sandwiches. Press down gently.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Pesto Chicken Sandwich!
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