The Bella
Serves: 6
Camila Dooley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
59
Spice
56
Sweetness
59
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Olive Oil (good quality)2 tsps
Tarragon (dried)1 cup
White Wine (dry)140 g
Baby Spinach1 medium
Red Bell Pepper4 tbsps
Mayonnaise (high quality)Directions:
1
Cover the chicken breast with plastic wrap and gently pound to a uniform thickness to ensure even cooking
2
Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and dried tarragon
3
Pan saute the chicken breast in 2 teaspoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat
4
Once the chicken in browned on one side, about 4 minutes, flip and add white wine and continue cooking until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 5 minutes more
5
In another medium skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat
6
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until golden on each side and tender, about 5 minutes
7
Remove from pan
8
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes
9
Meanwhile, roast the red bell pepper under the broiler until the skin is blackened on all sides, about 6 minutes
10
Place the pepper in a bowl covered with plastic wrap and allow to steam 5 minutes
11
Peel, seed and slice into 1/4-inch strips
12
In a small bowl, whisk to combine the basil pesto and mayonnaise
13
Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle on medium heat
14
Butter one side of both slices of the bread and place them butter-side down on a cutting board
15
Build each sandwich by beginning the layering on one of the slices of bread with the sliced mozzarella cheese, the sauteed mushrooms, spinach, roasted red peppers, and chicken
16
Spread 2 tablespoons of the pesto mayonnaise on the other slice and place it buttered-side up on top
17
Place the sandwich on the griddle and cook until golden, about 4 minutes
18
Flip and continue to cook the other side until it is golden and the filling is warmed and cheese is melted, about 4 more minutes