Description
Warm, toasty bread, juicy chicken and tomatoes, and creamy, melty mozzarella accented by Italian seasoning and buttery pesto.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Sandwiches:
- 4 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half horizontally
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided (optional)
- ⅓ cup pesto, divided
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- Avocado oil
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 evenly-sized cutlets. Pound thicker areas if needed to ensure even thickness.
Generously season chicken cutlets with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Once the oil is hot, sear chicken cutlets for 3-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Toast the Ciabatta Rolls:
Place ciabatta rolls in the skillet, cut side down. Toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one half of each ciabatta roll.
Spread 1 ¼ tablespoons pesto on the other half of each roll.
Place one chicken cutlet on top of the mayonnaise-covered side.
Add 1 ½ ounces sliced mozzarella on top of each chicken cutlet.
Layer sliced Roma tomatoes over the mozzarella.
Place the pesto-covered ciabatta half on top.
Grill the Sandwiches:
Lightly brush avocado oil on the top of each sandwich.
Place sandwiches in the skillet, oiled side down, and cook for 2 minutes per side until the mozzarella melts and the sandwich is warmed through.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover sandwiches for up to 1 day.
Reheating: Wrap in foil and warm in the oven for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 541 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 892 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: —
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg