Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/2 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

Servings: persons

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
1/2 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

1
Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pesto Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

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