Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRicco's Italian BistroGrilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe

Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Grilled chicken with pesto, roasted peppers, goat cheese & mozzarella cheese on toasted Italian bread

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of Italian bread.

  2. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread a generous layer of pesto sauce. Add sliced grilled chicken, roasted red bell peppers, crumbled goat cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.

  3. 5

    Top and Toast

    Place the other two slices of bread, butter side up, on top of the assembled sandwiches. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwiches in the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

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