Name: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto, divided; 2 Multigrain bread slices, toasted; 2 Mozzarella cheese slices, cut 1/3-inch thick; 1 Small boneless, skinless chicken breast; 2 Slices plum tomato; To taste Salt and pepper

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto

30 minutes

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Pesto delivers the flavor in this simple and tasty grilled chicken sandwich recipe.

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Ingredients

1 servings

2Tablespoons Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto, divided

2Multigrain bread slices, toasted

2Mozzarella cheese slices, cut 1/3-inch thick

1Small boneless, skinless chicken breast

2Slices plum tomato

To tasteSalt and pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium heat.

Step 2

Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon pesto, salt and pepper to taste. Grill chicken until fully cooked (approximately 6-7 min. per side).

Step 3

Meanwhile, grill bread on one side until toasted (approximately 30 seconds). Remove bread from the grill, spread remaining pesto onto un-grilled side of the bread.

Step 4

Assemble sandwich layering one slice of cheese, chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and bread.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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