Name: Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 12½ oz (2 cans) drained, or 2 cups shredded chicken premium chunk chicken breast; ¼ cup low fat mayonnaise; 1 cup fresh basil; 1 clove garlic; ¼ cup grated parmesan; 2½ tbsp olive oil; to taste, I used about ¼ tsp salt and pepper; Hoagie Rolls croissants or baguette bread; For the Optional Toppings:; tomatoes; spinach; sliced, I used mozzarella cheese

How To Make Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Pesto and mayonnaise give a fresh and creamy profile to this delicious chicken sandwich. This easy dish is perfect for a quick meal.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking:

Total: 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

12½ozpremium chunk chicken breast,(2 cans) drained, or 2 cups shredded chicken
¼cuplow fat mayonnaise
1cupfresh basil
1clovegarlic
¼cupparmesan,grated
2½tbspolive oil
salt and pepper,to taste
Hoagie Rolls croissants,or baguette bread

For Optional Toppings:

tomatoes
spinach
cheese,sliced

Instructions

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the chicken and mayonnaise until combined.
In a food processor pulse the basil, garlic, grated parmesan, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the pesto to the chicken and mayonnaise until it is fully incorporated. Assemble on sandwich bread of choice and place desired toppings on the sandwich.