"Lighter" Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo

"Lighter" 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

Ingredients

1 container (7 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Reduced Fat 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 reduced fat provolone or other Italian cheese

Directions

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.

Notes

Using BUITONI Refrigerated Reduced Fat Pesto with Basil and reduced fat provolone cheese, you will have a recipe that has:

13% less calories
25% less fat
30% less saturated fat
8% less cholesterol
11% less sodium

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