Pesto Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Take the famous caprese salad and transform it into a tasty sandwich with a handful of ingredients!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 471 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• ¼ cup basil pesto, divided
• 4 ciabatta rolls
• 1 heirloom tomato
• 1 (8 ounce) container fresh mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees C (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Thinly slice chicken breasts in half and season with Italian seasoning and salt. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 4

Cut heirloom tomato and mozzarella cheese into four 1/3-inch thick slices. Set out tomato slices on a baking sheet and top with mozzarella slices. Add to oven and bake for the last 10 minutes with the chicken. Remove chicken from oven.

Step 5

Turn oven to broil and broil tomatoes and cheese, until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. If desired, add ciabatta buns and toast under the broiler until browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 6

To assemble the sandwiches, place a chicken filet onto the ciabatta bun, top with tomato and melted mozzarella, and 1 tablespoon pesto.