Grilled Chicken Pesto Sliders
These chicken pesto sandwiches feature smoky pesto grilled chicken sandwiched between soft ciabatta bread with lots of fresh tomato and mozzarella.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 495kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 medium breasts)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup jarred or homemade basil pesto, divided
- 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 4 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
- 1 cup shredded butter lettuce or arugula
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast in half width-wise so you have 4 thin chicken cutlets. Season both sides of cutlets well with salt and pepper and brush both sides with 1/4 cup pesto.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat or lightly grease and heat a grill pan on stovetop. Grill chicken over medium-high heat, turning once until chicken registers 165F, about 6-8 minutes of cooking.
- Season tomato slices with salt and freshly-ground pepper. Set aside for a moment.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering chicken cutlets, tomato slices, and mozzarella slices between toasted ciabatta rolls. Spoon remaining pesto on sandwiches and top with shredded lettuce. Serve sandwiches immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Sandwiches are best if eaten immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.7g | Protein: 44.1g | Fat: 23.5g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 1.8g | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 3mg