Description
A hearty and flavorful MEGA Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring shredded cooked chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes layered between thick slices of bread and grilled to golden perfection. This sandwich combines creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 large thick slices of bread (such as sourdough or country loaf)
- 1.5 cups (150g / 5oz) shredded cooked chicken
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup (80-120g) basil pesto
- 5oz (150g) ball of fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and patted dry
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry to remove excess oil
- Butter, as needed for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the shredded cooked chicken is ready and the fresh mozzarella slices are patted dry to remove moisture. Pat sun-dried tomatoes dry to remove excess oil to avoid soggy bread.
- Spread Pesto: Take the thick slices of bread and spread a generous layer of basil pesto on one side of each slice.
- Assemble Sandwich: On two of the pesto-spread bread slices, layer the shredded chicken evenly. Top the chicken with slices of fresh mozzarella and then arrange the sun-dried tomatoes over the cheese. Place the other two pesto-spread bread slices on top, pesto side down, to complete the sandwich.
- Butter Bread: Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich slice. This will help to create a golden, crispy crust when grilled.
- Grill Sandwich: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the mozzarella has melted.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice them in half if desired, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Use thick, sturdy bread such as sourdough to hold the fillings without getting soggy.
- The amount of basil pesto can be adjusted depending on your preference for flavor intensity.
- Patting the mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes dry is important to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy.
- Butter the bread evenly to ensure a crisp and golden exterior when grilled.
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Keywords: chicken pesto grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwich, chicken sandwich, mozzarella sandwich, pesto sandwich