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Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 4 ciabatta rolls (sliced in half horizontally)
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (divided, optional)
  • ⅓ cup pesto (divided)
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
  • 4 Roma tomatoes (sliced)
  • Avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 cutlets. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  2. Toast the rolls in the skillet until golden.
  3. Spread mayonnaise and pesto on the ciabatta halves. Layer chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto-coated rolls.
  4. Brush with avocado oil and cook in the skillet until cheese melts.
  • Author: Dorothy Miler