SMOKED CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH BASIL OLIVE PESTO
Categories Sandwich Food Processor Chicken Olive Tomato Lunch Basil Arugula Summer Chill Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make sandwiches:
- In a heatproof bowl pour enough boiling water over tomatoes to cover and let stand 20 to 30 minutes, or until soft. Drain tomatoes and pat dry.
- Cut loaf diagonally into 4 pieces and halve each piece horizontally. Spread pesto on cut sides of bread and make 4 sandwiches with chicken, tomatoes, and arugula.
- Make Basil Olive Pesto:
- To a food processor with motor running add garlic and blend until minced. Add basil, parsley, and nuts and blend well. Add oil and blend until smooth. Transfer pesto to a bowl and stir in olives. Pesto may be made 5 days ahead and chilled, surface covered tightly with plastic wrap.
- Bring pesto to room temperature before using. Makes about 3/4 cup.
CHICKEN, PESTO, AND OLIVE PANINI
Excellent blend of flavors. You don't need a panini press or Foreman Grill to make these delicious sandwiches.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- On bottom of both bread pieces brush on olive oil.
- Spread one tablespoon of pesto (or more if you like) on each piece of bread on the top side. So the bottom will have olive oil and the top will have pesto.
- On the the pesto side on ONE HALF of bread place spinach leaves. Repeat with other bread.
- On top of spinach place 1/4 of mozzarella. Repeat with other bread.
- Layer on chicken, olives, tomatoes and 1/4 of mozzarella. Repeat on other bread to make two complete sandwiches. Fold in half with the olive oil side on the outside.
- Grill on panini press or Foreman Grill.
- If you don't have these (as I don't) heat grill pan to medium heat. Wash two bricks and cover with foil. Place sandwiches side by side on grill pan. Place foil covered bricks on top. Cook on medium for 4-6 minutes. Turn over and replace bricks. Cook an additional 4-6 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is toasted brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 839.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 28.2
PESTO-OLIVE CHICKEN
Give weeknight dining a lift with this hearty, dressed-up chicken entree. You'll find many of the ingredients right in your pantry. -Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Flatten chicken slightly. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon pesto over chicken; top with mushrooms and olives., Bake, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 1117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 49g protein.
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