Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Pesto Melt Recipe

Inspired by The Place 2 Be
Time1h
Serves2

grilled italian bread topped with marinated grilled chicken, pesto sauce, mozzarella, sliced tomato and spanish caramelized onions and green bell peppers.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

For the Vegetables

For the Sandwich

Method

Prepare the Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

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

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest before slicing.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Caramelize the Onions and Peppers

    Heat 1 tbs of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced Spanish onions and green bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes until the onions are soft and caramelized.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 4

    Prepare the Bread

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

  2. 5

    Build the Sandwich

    On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread a layer of pesto sauce, followed by sliced grilled chicken, caramelized onions and peppers, sliced tomato, and a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.

Grill the Sandwich

  1. 6

    Grill the Sandwiches

    Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted.

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