Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Chicken Pesto Sandwich – a hearty sandwich with focaccia, basil pesto, diced chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and Monterey Jack cheese, grilled to golden perfection.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 focaccia bread quartered
- ½ cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Focaccia
- Preheat a panini grill or countertop grill. Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally to create top and bottom halves for the sandwiches. Spread a generous layer of basil pesto on the cut side of each half.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- On the bottom half of each focaccia slice, layer equal portions of diced chicken, green bell pepper, red onion, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Place the remaining focaccia halves on top to complete the sandwiches.
Grill the Sandwiches
- Place the assembled sandwiches in the preheated panini grill. Close the grill and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Serve
- Carefully remove the sandwiches from the grill and slice in half if desired. Serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the focaccia bread with gluten-free focaccia or another suitable gluten-free bread option. Ensure the pesto is also gluten-free by checking the label or making homemade pesto if necessary.