Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

This grilled chicken pesto sandwich is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender grilled chicken with the fresh flavors of basil pesto, tomato, and mozzarella. Its perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices of ciabatta bread
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 1 cup baby arugula
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through

While the chicken is grilling, brush olive oil on one side of each slice of ciabatta bread

Spread pesto on the other side of each slice

Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes

Then slice it thinly

Assemble the sandwiches by layering the sliced chicken, tomato, mozzarella, and arugula on the pesto side of the ciabatta slices

Top with the remaining ciabatta slices, pesto side down

Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat

Place the assembled sandwiches on the panini press or grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted

Serve hot and enjoy