Chicken Pesto Sandwich

This Chicken Pesto Sandwich is a delicious mix of shredded chicken, pesto, and fresh ingredients, perfect for a quick meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings sandwiches

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

Chicken Ingredients

2 cups shredded chicken breast
¼ cup Greek yogurt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups arugula for serving
8 ounces mozzarella sliced

Basil Pesto Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic peeled
3 tablespoons pine nuts
⅓ cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup olive oil optional link provided

Instructions

Pesto Preparation

To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.

Sandwich Assembly

In a large bowl, combine chicken, ½ cup pesto, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve sandwiches on baguette with arugula, tomatoes, mozzarella and chicken pesto mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

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