Best Chicken Pesto Feta Cheese Sandwich Recipes

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CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICHES



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH



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Tender chunks of chicken breast are cooked together with onion, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, and pesto sauce for a flavorful sandwich filling that will satisfy a hungry crowd.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup diced zucchini
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup prepared pesto sauce
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise and toasted
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and balsamic vinegar and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir mushrooms and 1 tablespoon basil into chicken mixture and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce; toss to coat. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 959.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN PESTO & FETA CHEESE SANDWICH



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This is a great sandwich & about the best way I know to use leftover grilled chicken & roasted peppers, so plan ahead for it + marinating the mushrooms. My source is the Wildflower Bread Co in Scottsdale, AZ. Stated times do not include the original prep/cooking of the chicken & peppers or the refrigerated marination of the mushrooms. Enjoy! .. *Edited to Add* -- This recipe was included for Greece in ZWT6 due to its strong Mediterranean influence + the use of feta cheese & pesto. :-)

Provided by twissis

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced thin
1 ounce balsamic vinegar
4 ounces red bell peppers, roasted
2 medium tomatoes
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (Approx 4 oz ea)
4 Italian rolls
4 ounces pesto sauce
4 ounces feta cheese

Steps:

  • Marinate mushrooms in balsamic vinegar for at least 24 hrs under refrigeration, stirring occasionally. Discard any excess marinade when ready to assumble sandwiches.
  • Slice peppers into 1/4-in wide strips.
  • Slice tomatoes into 1/4-in thick slices.
  • Trim any fat or rib meat from the chicken breasts & grill till done.
  • To assemble sandwich: Slice 1 roll in half lengthwise. Spread 1 oz of pesto on the bottom of the roll, then crumble 1 oz of feta on top of pesto, covering the entire surface.
  • Place a chicken breast on top of the feta, then 1/2 oz of mushrooms on the chicken, 1 oz of roasted red pepper strips on top of the mushrooms & finish w/3 tomato slices & the top of the roll.
  • Insert 2 toothpicks, slice on the diagonal & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 666, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 32.5

PASTA WITH TOMATO PESTO, FETA AND CHICKEN



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Boldly flavored tomato pesto adds delicious depth to this pretty salad with an easy shortcut--frozen cooked chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina (rice-shaped pasta)
1 pkg (9 oz) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup purchased sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook orzo as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, basil, pesto and salt; stir gently to mix. Add cooked orzo to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • To make tomato cups, cut off stem end of tomato and scoop out pulp; discard. Spoon salad mixture into tomato cups. If desired, serve on lettuce-lined plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH



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Make and share this Chicken Pesto Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 chicken breast halves, skinless, boneless, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon basil, chopped fresh
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 italian-style hoagie rolls, split lengthwise and toasted
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled, divided
2 tablespoons basil, chopped fresh, divided

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and balsamic vinegar and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir mushrooms and 1 tablespoon basil into chicken mixture and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce; toss to coat. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.7, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 101.9, Sodium 957.1, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 34.4

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