Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Serves: 6
Presley Zulauf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
46
Sweetness
49
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Olive Oil1 tbsp
Garlic (minced)1 tsp
Red Pepper Flake1
Salt1 cup
Zucchini (diced)1 tsp
Balsamic Vinegar1 cup
Mushroom (sliced)2 tbsps
Basil (chopped fresh, divided)1 cup
Pesto Sauce (prepared)1 cup
Cherry Tomatoes (halved)Directions:
1
Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat
2
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat
3
Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, about 5 minutes
4
Add yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and balsamic vinegar and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes
5
Stir mushrooms and 1 tablespoon basil into chicken mixture and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes
6
Add mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce; toss to coat
7
Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes
8
Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil