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MEGA Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

MEGA Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Enjoy this MEGA Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich packed with shredded chicken, fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 726 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

Bread and Filling

  • 4 slices large thick slices of Bread (see notes)
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
  • ⅓ - ½ cup Basil Pesto (80-120g, see notes)
  • 5 oz Fresh Mozzarella thinly sliced and patted dry
  • 8 pieces Sun Dried Tomatoes patted dry to remove excess oil
  • Butter as needed

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the chicken and pesto. Place to one side.
  • Place two slices of bread in a pan with the heat OFF. Spread with butter then flip over so both are butter side down.
  • Add half the mozzarella, top with chicken pesto, then top with sun dried tomatoes, followed by the other half of the mozzarella. Finish with a slice of bread. Spread butter on top and turn on the heat to a low-medium.
  • Fry each side until golden and crispy, with the mozzarella melted. Slice in half and enjoy!

Notes

These measurements are based on large thick slices of bread. The filling will stretch to 3 medium or 4 small slices. If using store-bought pesto, grab some from the fridge section for better flavor. Remove excess moisture from fresh mozzarella to avoid sogginess. Pat sun-dried tomatoes dry if they are oily to avoid adding extra oil to the sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 726kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 51gFat: 44.5gSaturated Fat: 10.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 23.8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1432mgPotassium: 657mgFiber: 7.6gSugar: 4.2gVitamin A: 2850IUVitamin C: 12.1mgCalcium: 1150mgIron: 5.4mg
Keyword chicken, Grilled Cheese, Mega, Pesto, Sandwich
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