
Perfect for tailgating, indoor entertaining,
or even a weeknight family meal, these sandwiches offer a classy,
yet casual approach to mealtime. The unique and easy-to-prepare
pesto spread creates an enticing alternative to the ordinary
sandwich spread - delighting taste buds in every bite.
Grilled
Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo
- 1 container (7 ounces)
BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil, divided
8 (about 2 1/2 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breast
halves
1 cup light mayonnaise
8 ciabatta bread or French rolls, split horizontally
8 thin slices provolone or other Italian cheese
- Preheat grill or broiler.
- Spread 3 tablespoons pesto
over chicken breasts. Place remaining pesto and mayonnaise in
blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Spoon into squeeze bottle
or covered container and keep chilled until ready for use.
- Grill or broil chicken
for 5 minutes over medium heat; turn over. Grill or broil for
an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink
in center.
- Spread pesto mayo over
bread; top with chicken and cheese. Add lettuce, sliced tomato
and sliced red onion, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.