How to Make Chicken Pesto Sandwich - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy and delicious meals, a chicken pesto sandwich is a go-to option. This simple yet flavorful sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it never fails to satisfy. With its combination of tender chicken, creamy pesto, and crusty bread, it’s a crowd-pleaser that you can easily make at home.

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup prepared pesto sauce
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise and toasted
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

  • Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and balsamic vinegar and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir mushrooms and 1 tablespoon basil into chicken mixture and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce; toss to coat. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.
  • Nutrition

    525 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 960mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 535mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 443mg