Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

These easy sandwiches are great for game day! They're tasty, and also so easy to prep ahead and assemble later at the event.
—Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Ingredients
•6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
•3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/4 teaspoon pepper
•12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
•1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
•1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into six slices

Directions
•Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each chicken breast; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
• Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over six slices of toast; layer with red peppers, chicken and cheese. Spread remaining pesto over remaining toast; place over top. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 495 calories, 21 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 1,048 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein.

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