Low Fat Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Savor the wholesome flavors of this Low Fat Chicken Pesto Sandwich, a quick and nutritious option perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This recipe combines tender, grilled chicken breast seasoned with garlic, lemon, and spices, layered with creamy low-fat pesto, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and a touch of red onion, all nestled between slices of hearty whole-grain bread. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a satisfying, protein-packed meal with a zesty, herbaceous twist. Perfect for meal preppers or healthy eaters alike, this sandwich is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 piece Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 as needed Olive oil cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat pesto
• 2 pieces Whole-grain sandwich bread slices
• 2 leaves Lettuce
• 1 slice Tomato
• 1 small slice Red onion

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the chicken breast. Sprinkle both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 2

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the seasoned chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 5 minutes.

Step 3

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 4

Place the marinated chicken breast on the grill pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 5

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.

Step 6

Spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat pesto on one slice of whole-grain bread.

Step 7

Layer the lettuce leaves, cooked chicken strips, tomato slice, and red onion slice on top of the pesto-coated bread.

Step 8

Spread the remaining tablespoon of low-fat pesto on the second slice of bread and place it on top of the sandwich, pesto side down.

Step 9

Press down gently on the sandwich to secure the layers, and slice in half before serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your low-fat chicken pesto sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(357.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	578.8

Total Fat 12.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 147.9mg	0%
Sodium 1918.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 64.3g	0%

Vitamin D 8.7IU	0%
Calcium 161.2mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 705.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.6%

Protein: 45.5%

Carbs: 33.9%