Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Loaded with grilled chicken, tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil, this hearty Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich is popping with flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 bakery fresh buns cut in half
- 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally if thick
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 slices tomato
- lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Toast the split buns.
- Make the pesto sauce by mixing together the basil and mayo in a small bowl.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto-mayonnaise on the cut side of the top buns.
- Layer the grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomato and lettuce on top of the bottom bun.
- Put the tops on the buns and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
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- This sandwich is great for using leftover rotisserie chicken.
- You can use fresh basil leaves for added flavor.
- This sandwich works with any kind of fresh bun or thick-cut bread.
- Serve this sandwich with warm or cold chicken. It’ll taste great either way!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 713kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 65gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 767mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 622IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 248mgIron: 4mg
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