Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Pesto
This Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich is a gourmet option for your lunchbox! It's easy to make, and I'll show you how to pack it up in the lunchbox so the bread stays buttery and toasty.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 slices of hearty sandwich bread
- 3 ounces cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1-2 slices of mozzarella cheese
- Butter, for grilling
Instructions
Assemble the sandwich:
- Spread the pesto over both slices of bread. Layer the chicken and cheese onto one slice and assemble the sandwich. Butter both sides.
Grill it:
- In a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat, grill the sandwich for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and continue to grill until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and allow the sandwich to cool to room temperature.
Pack it for lunch:
- Once cooled, slice it in half and pack it inside a lunch container.
- If adding veggies or fruit, be sure to pack them in a separate compartment or container.
- Close the lunchbox and place it in the lunch bag with an ice pack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 lunch | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3mg
