Chicken Pesto Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 -3 cups sliced mushrooms; 14-½ cup sliced shallot; salt and pepper; garlic powder; 2 -4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese; pesto sauce (I used frozen); 4 soft French rolls; 1 thinly sliced plum tomato (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 -3 cups sliced mushrooms
14-½ cup sliced shallot
salt and pepper
garlic powder
2 -4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
pesto sauce (I used frozen)
4 soft French rolls
1 thinly sliced plum tomato (optional)

1
Place chicken on cutting board and fillet each breast into 2 pieces.
2
This is easily done by placing hand flat on breast and cutting lengthwise starting at thicker end.
3
Sprinkle fillets on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.
4
Heat a large frying pan or electric skillet and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil when hot.
5
Add chicken breasts (do not overcrowd, due in batches if necessary), and brown on both sides until chicken is no longer pink.
6
Remove from skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
7
Add the last of the olive oil, mushrooms and shallots and cook until done.
8
While you are cooking mushrooms and shallots, split rolls and toast lightly.
9
When done spread with desired amount of pesto.
10
Assembly: Place cooked chicken breast on roll, top with mushroom-shallot mixture, tomato (if used) and a thin sprinkling of grated mozzarella cheese.
11
Broil open faced sandwich under broiler until cheese is melted.

453

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 -3 cups sliced mushrooms, 14-½ cup sliced shallot, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pesto Sandwiches 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 Sandwiches

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