Description
This Chicken Caprese Sandwich is a delicious twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil pesto, and balsamic glaze served on toasted ciabatta rolls. It’s a perfect combination of flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
For the Sandwich:
- 2 ciabatta rolls, or bread of choice
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 1 ripe tomato
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Rest and slice.
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the mozzarella and tomato. Toast the ciabatta on the grill or in a pan.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread pesto on the bottom half of each ciabatta. Layer with chicken, mozzarella, tomato, salt, pepper, basil leaves, and balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Caprese Sandwich, Caprese Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich
