Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Tender chunks of chicken breast are cooked together with onion, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, and pesto sauce for a flavorful sandwich filling that will satisfy a hungry crowd.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
525 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
  • 1 cup prepared pesto sauce
  • 4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise and toasted
  • 0.5 cup halved cherry tomatoes

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