Description
This Gourmet Chicken Pesto Sourdough Sandwich combines tender cooked chicken, flavorful basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach layered between crispy sourdough bread slices with melted provolone cheese. Perfectly grilled to golden perfection, this sandwich offers a delicious fusion of American and Italian flavors in a hearty main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spread
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or softened butter
Filling
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or arugula
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Spread a thin layer of olive oil or butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread to ensure a golden, crispy texture when grilled.
- Apply pesto: Flip the bread and spread basil pesto evenly on the opposite side of four of the slices, which will serve as the flavorful base for the sandwich fillings.
- Layer the fillings: On the pesto-spread slices, layer the shredded or sliced cooked chicken, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes, provolone cheese slices, and fresh spinach or arugula leaves. Optionally, season with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Top each filled slice with the remaining slices of bread, with the oiled side facing outwards to help create a crisp crust during cooking.
- Heat and grill: Preheat a skillet or panini press over medium heat. Place the sandwiches onto the hot surface and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently to melt the cheese and toast the bread to a golden brown color.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the heat, slice in half if desired, and serve warm to enjoy the melty, savory flavors.
Notes
- Use freshly grilled chicken or convenient rotisserie chicken for best results.
- Add sliced avocado or roasted red peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting chicken and adding grilled vegetables or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
