Chicken Pesto & Feta Cheese Sandwich

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Savory Chicken Pesto & Feta Cheese Sandwich Recipe

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

531

Sugar

Fat

20g

The Chicken Pesto & Feta Cheese Sandwich is a mouth-watering meal that can be enjoyed any time of day. This sandwich is perfect for those who enjoy a combination of savory and tangy flavors. With the added benefit of fresh veggies, this sandwich is a well-rounded meal that pairs perfectly with a side salad or soup. The recipe is simple, yet delicious and can be easily adapted with different vegetables and cheese depending on your preferences.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	In a large skillet, cook mushrooms over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender. Add balsamic vinegar and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3.	Cut tomatoes into slices and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
4.	On a separate baking sheet, cook chicken breasts in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5.	To assemble the sandwiches, spread pesto sauce onto each Italian roll. Add roasted red bell peppers, cooked mushrooms, and sliced tomatoes onto each roll. Top each sandwich with cooked chicken and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.

PROS

The Chicken Pesto & Feta Cheese Sandwich is a tasty and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

With the combination of tender chicken, tangy feta cheese, and fresh veggies, this meal is packed with flavor and nutrients.

CONS

This sandwich can be high in sodium due to the addition of feta cheese and pesto sauce.

The Italian rolls may also contribute to calorie and carbohydrate intake, so it’s important to choose whole grain rolls if watching your diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sandwich is high in protein thanks to the chicken and feta cheese, which can aid in muscle growth and repair.
Pesto sauce made with fresh herbs such as basil can also provide anti-inflammatory benefits and support digestive health. The veggies in the sandwich also provide vitamins and nutrients necessary for overall health and disease prevention.

	4 ounces mixed mushrooms , sliced thin
	1 ounce balsamic vinegar
	4 ounces red bell peppers , roasted
	2 medium tomatoes
	4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( Approx 4 oz ea )
	4 Italian rolls
	4 ounces pesto sauce
	4 ounces feta cheese