Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRicco's Italian BistroChicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe

Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Grilled chicken with pesto, roasted peppers, Goat cheese and Mozzarella cheese, on toasted Italian bread. Served with either our house salad, Caesar salad or soup

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Salad/Soup Options

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest.

  2. 2

    Add Pesto

    Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips and generously coat it with pesto sauce.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Toast the Bread

    While the chicken is resting, toast the slices of Italian bread on a grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On one slice of toasted bread, layer the pesto-coated chicken, followed by slices of roasted red peppers, crumbled goat cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Top with another slice of toasted bread.

Final Steps

  1. 5

    Melt the Cheese

    Return the assembled sandwich to the grill or a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half and serve it with your choice of house salad, Caesar salad, or soup.

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