Pesto Chicken Melt

Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Pesto Chicken Melt—a perfect harmony of bold flavors and melty, cheesy goodness! Tender, golden-brown chicken slices meet bright basil pesto, juicy tomato, and gooey mozzarella, all tucked between rustic slices of buttery Italian bread or ciabatta. Baked to crispy perfection, this gourmet sandwich combines the rich, savory flavors of a classic melt with a zesty Mediterranean twist. Ready in just under 45 minutes, this satisfying recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch. Serve warm with your favorite side salad or soup for a complete, mouthwatering meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Basil pesto
• 4 slices Italian bread or ciabatta
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 medium Tomato, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Step 6

Spread a generous amount of basil pesto on one side of each slice of bread.

Step 7

Arrange the sliced chicken evenly on two of the pesto-coated bread slices.

Step 8

Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced tomato.

Step 9

Place the remaining pesto-coated bread slices on top to form sandwiches.

Step 10

Butter the outer sides of each sandwich generously.

Step 11

Place the sandwiches in a baking dish or on a baking sheet.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy.

Step 13

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and then slice each sandwich in half.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy your Pesto Chicken Melt!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(886.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2278.6

Total Fat 143.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 478.4mg	0%
Sodium 4838.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Protein 157.7g	0%

Vitamin D 8.0IU	0%
Calcium 1321.2mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2002.2mg	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: 57.9%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 13.9%