Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo

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Savor the flavor with this recipe for Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo. Perfect for tailgating, indoor entertaining, or even a weeknight family meal, these sandwiches offer a classy, yet casual approach to mealtime. The unique and easy-to-prepare pesto spread creates an enticing alternative to the ordinary sandwich - delighting taste buds in every bite.

Estimated Times

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Serving Per Recipe: 8 Nutritional Info

1 container (7 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil , divided

8 (about 2 1/2 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1 cup light mayonnaise

8 ciabatta bread or French rolls , split horizontally

8 thin slices provolone or other Italian cheese

PREHEAT grill or broiler. SPREAD 3 tablespoons pesto over chicken breasts. Place remaining pesto and mayonnaise in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Spoon into squeeze bottle or covered container and keep chilled until ready for use. GRILL or broil chicken for 5 minutes over medium heat; turn over. Grill or broil for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. SPREAD pesto mayo over bread; top with chicken and cheese. Add lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced red onion, if desired.

Stephanie Vassillion from Somerville, MA
October 05, 2009

Quick and Delicious

This meal is very quick and easy to make and a new favorite within my family. We use sourdough bread instead and it seems to work just as well and makes it a little healthier than ciabatta bread.

missy
August 26, 2007

it was awesomee

i never even had it and it was amazing

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Calories		610
Calories from Fat		290

Total Fat 32g		49%
	Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 120mg		40%
Sodium 1080mg		45%
Carbohydrates 30g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
	Sugars 3g
Protein 47g
Vitamin A		20%
Vitamin C		25%
Calcium		35%
Iron		20%