Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

Pesto Chicken Sandwiches are a quick and easy dinner to make with grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes on focaccia bread.  It will rival any deli or restaurant sandwich that you’ve ever tried. 

In an effort to get budget friendly meals on the table and not spend forever in the kitchen, we’ve been grilling up our meal prep chicken on the weekends. These grilled pesto chicken sandwiches are one of the easiest meals to make for busy weeknights.

Pesto Chicken Sandwiches ~ Easy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Sandwiches are perfect for busy weeknights and we love them when it’s really too hot to cook. The layers of flavor from the basil pesto, smoky grilled chicken, tomatoes and gooey cheese are just impossible to beat in these sandwiches.

Ingredients Needed:

• Focaccia Bread ~ Or flatbread.
• Basil Pesto
• Grilled Chicken ~ Sliced or shredded. Rotisserie chicken will work also.
• Tomatoes ~ Fresh, roasted or sun dried.
• Mozzarella Cheese ~ Shredded.
• Mayonnaise 

How to Make Pesto Chicken Sandwiches:

• Slice the Focaccia bread into squares and then slice in half to create a top and bottom layer.

• Spread the bottom sides of the bread with pesto and place on a baking sheet.
• Layer chicken over the pesto. 
• Top with mozzarella and tomatoes. 
• Place under the broiler for about 3- 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Keep a close eye on it so that it doesn’t burn.

• Remove from the oven. 

• Spread mayonnaise or more pesto onto the top sides of the bread and place over the sandwiches.

• Serve immediately.

More Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes:

• Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a weeknight favorite. Made with our favorite dry rub and grilled in 20 minutes. They are perfect to serve alongside smoked mac and cheese or for ab delicious sandwiches and wraps.
• Grilled Chicken Tacos are on our dinner menu quite often. It’s the perfect dinner to please even the picky eaters because everyone can add their favorite toppings. 
• Hot Honey Boneless Wings can be served as an appetizer or main dish. A budget friendly boneless wing recipe made with juicy chicken thighs. 

If you are looking for the best sandwich ever, these grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwiches are just the ticket. Layers of smoky grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomato and pesto on homemade focaccia bread is the sandwich you’ve been dreaming of.

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Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

Pesto Chicken Sandwiches are a quick and easy dinner to make with grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes on focaccia bread.  It will rival any deli or restaurant sandwich that you've ever tried. 

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Italian chicken sandwiches, Italian flatbread sandwiches, pesto chicken

Servings: 4 Sandwiches

Calories: 591kcal

Ingredients

• 4 sandwich size slices Focaccia Bread or flat bread
• 1 pound grilled chicken sliced or shredded
• 6 tablespoons basil pesto
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup sliced tomatoes roasted, fresh or sun dried
• ¼ cup mayonnaise optional

Instructions

• Slice the focaccia bread in half to create tops and bottoms.
• Spread pesto on the bottoms of the slices.
• Top with sliced chicken, mozzarella and a few slices of tomato.
• Place on a baking sheet and cook under the broiler for about 3- 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
• Spread mayonnaise or additional pesto on the top bread layer and place over the sandwiches.
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 866mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

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