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Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Lightened up with Greek yogurt, this hearty sandwich is one of the quickest, most tastiest meals you'll ever have!
5 stars (14 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 baguette, cut into 3-4 equal pieces, toasted, for serving
  • 2 cups arugula, for serving
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, for serving
  • 8 ounces mozzarella, sliced

For the basil pesto

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • 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.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup pesto, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve sandwiches on baguette with arugula, tomatoes, mozzarella and chicken pesto mixture.