Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Lightened up with Greek yogurt, this hearty sandwich is one of the quickest, most tastiest meals you'll ever have!

Ingredients

  • shredded chicken breast
    2 c
  • greek yogurt
    ¼ c
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    to taste
  • baguette

    cut into 3-4 equal pieces, toasted, for serving

    1
  • arugula

    for serving

    2 c
  • roma tomatoes

    thinly sliced, for serving

    2
  • mozzarella

    sliced

    8 oz
  • fresh basil leaves
    1 c
  • garlic

    peeled

    3 cloves
  • pine nuts
    3 tbsp
  • grated parmesan
    ⅓ c
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    to taste
  • olive oil
    ⅓ c

Directions

  1. 1

    To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup pesto, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper, to taste.

  3. 3

    Serve sandwiches on baguette with arugula, tomatoes, mozzarella and chicken pesto mixture.

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

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About this Recipe

Looking for a satisfying meal that's both quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavor? This Chicken Pesto Sandwich, lightened with Greek yogurt, is your answer for a delicious and hearty bite that comes together in mere minutes.

What makes this Chicken Pesto Sandwich truly special is the ingenious use of Greek yogurt. It creates a creamy, tangy base for the shredded chicken, making it incredibly moist without the heaviness often found in mayonnaise-based sandwiches. Paired with a vibrant homemade pesto featuring fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts, you get layers of authentic taste that elevate a simple sandwich to something extraordinary.

Prepare for a delightful blend of textures and bold flavors. You'll savor tender, creamy shredded chicken infused with bright, garlicky basil pesto. Each bite delivers the richness of sliced mozzarella, the peppery crunch of fresh arugula, and the juicy sweetness of thinly sliced roma tomatoes, all nestled within a perfectly toasted baguette. It's a remarkably balanced sandwich that feels gourmet yet is incredibly simple to assemble.

While this Chicken Pesto Sandwich shines with shredded chicken, you can easily adapt it. For instance, consider using pre-cooked chicken from a rotisserie to speed things up even further. For the homemade pesto, if pine nuts aren't available, walnuts or even almonds can be used for a slightly different, but still delicious, nutty note. If you're not a fan of arugula, fresh spinach or mixed greens would also work beautifully.

This versatile sandwich is perfect for a quick weekday lunch, a satisfying dinner, or packed for a picnic. It stands wonderfully on its own as a complete, flavorful meal.

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