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This Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese recipe was born one day when a coworker and I were talking about what to make for dinner. One ingredient led to another and we came up with this chicken pesto grilled cheese. This grilled cheese sandwich is next level to a traditional grilled cheese. So quick to make and the flavor is heavenly. Makes the perfect side for a bowl of soup or as a quick meal.

What ingredients you need:

bread
chicken
pesto
mozzarella cheese
butter, for frying
marinara sauce, for dipping (opt.)
How to assemble your chicken pesto grilled cheese:

1. Slice your bread into 8 slices, and lay flat facing each other.
2. Spread pesto on all bread slices.
3. Place mozzarella cheese on one slice and the other slice with shredded chicken. Close your sandwich and press firmly on top.
4. Heat a nonstick skillet to medium heat, Place a slice of butter in the middle of the pan and place the sandwich onto the butter. Top the sandwich with a weight I use a marble coaster you can also use the back of your spatula to press down firmly on top of your sandwich. Cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until a crispy golden color.
5. When flipping the sandwich add another thin slice of butter and place the sandwich on the melted butter. The butter will make a delicious crispy sandwich.

Can I omit the butter for a healthier option? No, I know the butter seems like extra calories but without it, you won't be able to achieve the beautiful and delicious crisp golden brown crust.

Storing

This Chicken Pesto Grilled cheese sandwich is best enjoyed fresh.

What other sauces can I use for dipping?

I enjoy marinara sauce the most with this grilled cheese recipe, but if you would like to try something else a balsamic reduction sauce would be quite flavorful as well.

Can I use leftover chicken?

YES! This would be a perfect opportunity to use up leftover chicken. Just shred it will 2 forks and use the same way as the canned chicken.

What kind of bread can I use?

Technically any bread would work wonderfully with this recipe but my favorite is using my CLASSIC WHITE BREAD recipe!

CHICKEN PESTO GRILLED CHEESE

Julie Chelombitko

This chicken pesto grilled cheese is a upgrade from your traditional grilled cheese sandwhich. Quick to make yet full of flavor making it the perfect side to serve with a bowl of soup or a quick meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Course lunch, sandwhich, Snack

Servings 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

8 slices bread
4 oz canned chicken
4 tablespoon pesto
8 oz mozorella cheese shredded
butter for frying
1 cup marinara sauce for dipping (opt.)

Instructions

Slice your bread into 8 slices, and lay flat facing each other.
Spread pesto on both bread slices
Place mozzarella cheese on one slice and the other slice with shredded chicken. Close your sandwich and press firmly on top.
Heat a nonstick skillet to medium heat, Place a slice of butter in the middle of the pan and place the sandwhich onto the butter. Top the sandwhich with a weight I use a marble coaster you can also use the back of your spatula to press down firmly on top of your sandwhich. Cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until a crispy golden color.
When flipping the sandwich add another thin slice of butter and place the sandwhich on the melted butter. The butter will make a delicious crispy sandwich.
Enjoy with marinara sauce! Best enjoyed fresh.

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Keyword chicken sandwhich, comfort food, grilled cheese, lunch, pesto, quick and easy, snack