Best 8 Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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Pesto chicken salad sandwiches are a delectable and flavorful lunch option that combine the vibrant taste of pesto with tender chicken and crisp vegetables. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday lunch or a satisfying meal to pack for a picnic, these sandwiches offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will surely tantalize your taste buds. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can create a delicious and satisfying pesto chicken salad sandwich that is perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PESTO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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From Cooking Light. You can prepare the chicken salad the night before. You can also substitute baguettes for focaccia if you would like.

Provided by JackieMarie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups cubed rotisserie- cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup diced celery
walnuts, to your taste
1 (1 lb) focaccia bread, cut in half horizontally, toasted, and cut into 20 slices
1 (12 ounce) bottled roasted red peppers, drained & chopped
10 romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in chicken, celery and walnuts.
  • Spread 1/2°C of salad onto each of 10 bread slices. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons bell pepper, 1 lettuce leaf, and one bread slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 640.1, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 18.5

PESTO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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I can't keep chicken salad in this house....the family loves it so much!! This is a real treat when I make them.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups curly leaf lettuce
4 slices red onions, thin slices
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices focaccia bread, 6 inch squares, halved horizontally and warmed
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir chicken and pesto together.
  • Stir in bell pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Layer lettuce, onion and cheese on bottom half of each foxaccia square.
  • Spread each with about 1/2 cup chicken mixture and top with another piece of focaccia.
  • To serve, halve each sandwich diagonally.
  • TIP: Some prepared pesto is drier than others, so if chicken mixture appears dry, stir in the Tbs. of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 308.7, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 25.5

GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Grilled chicken sandwiches with tomato, mozzarella and pesto.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed with a knife
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
4 soft hoagie rolls, split
Four 1/4-inch-thick slices mozzarella
1 large tomato, sliced
1/2 cup prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Halve the chicken breasts crosswise and pound each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch. Toss the chicken pieces with the crushed red pepper, fennel seed, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Brush the insides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Grill the chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of cooking time, top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella. Grill the rolls, oiled side down, until warmed and lightly charred, about 1 minute.
  • Spread some pesto on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top with a slice of tomato, a piece of chicken, the remaining pesto and the top halves of the rolls.
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CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES WITH WALNUT-DILL PESTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small bunch dill, leaves and tender stems (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup walnuts
1 small clove garlic
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated
8 thick slices country white bread, lightly toasted
Potato chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, lemon juice, sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Put the dill, walnuts and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture comes together, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed. Transfer the dill pesto to a large bowl and stir in the lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Drain the onion and squeeze dry. Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the lettuce and tomatoes among 4 pieces of bread; top each with some chicken salad, onion and another piece of bread. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769, Fat 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 170 milligrams, Sodium 1564 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 50 grams

PESTO EGG SALAD SANDWICHES



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For a casual springtime meal with a twist, boil up some eggs and dinner will be done presto. -Tenley Haraldson, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
4 teaspoons prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
3 hard-boiled large egg whites, chopped
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
8 spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Gently stir in eggs and egg whites. Spread over four toast slices; top with spinach and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 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.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE



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Chicken thighs are slow cooked with red bell pepper and garlic, then shredded and served with pesto mayonnaise on a hoagie roll.

Provided by Jennifer Uhrlaub

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Chicken

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 (6 ounce) chicken thighs
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pesto
6 (6 inch) hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
2 large tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roasted red peppers and garlic.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 hours.
  • While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Shred chicken with 2 forks. Use a slotted spoon to put chicken and pepper mixture onto hoagie rolls.
  • Serve with pesto mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 144.4 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 865.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh basil in the pesto. If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute dried basil, but use half the amount.
  • If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
  • You can use any type of cooked chicken in this salad. Rotisserie chicken is a good option because it's already cooked and shredded.
  • If you want a more flavorful salad, add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or roasted red peppers.
  • Serve the chicken salad on croissants, bagels, or bread. You can also use it as a filling for pita pockets or wraps.

Conclusion:

Pesto chicken salad sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. They're perfect for picnics, potlucks, or backyard barbecues. The combination of pesto, chicken, and vegetables is flavorful and satisfying. And with so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.

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