I strongly advise you to try these delectably piled club sandwiches.
Loaded with pesto chicken, sliced avocados and sun dried tomatoes, this recipe offers a modern twist to a classic meal for only 10 minutes of your time.
Prep time: less than 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Number of servings: 4
Contents
- Ingredients
- Directions
- FAQs
- Does pesto work with chicken?
- What do you eat with pesto chicken?
- How to make Peter Rowland’s chicken sandwiches?
- What goes well with pesto?
- What cheese goes with pesto?
- Do you add pesto before or after?
- What do Italians do with pesto?
- Should pesto be hot or cold?
- Should you eat pesto cold?
- What is a Marilyn Monroe sandwich?
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup store bought pesto (Classico is great)
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 slices mozzarella
- 4 tbsp jarred sun dried tomatoes
- 2 avocados, pitted and sliced
- Rye, or your choice of bread
- Butter (optional)
Directions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Place the chicken breasts in a basin after washing and slicing them in half.
- Mix in the pesto, salt, and pepper until everything is uniformly covered.
- Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes each side, covered, until no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread in a toaster or broil on the lowest heat in the oven for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Optional: add butter to toast.
Assembly
- Spread (half) sliced avocado, 2 halves chicken, 1 piece mozzarella, and 1 tbsp sun dried tomatoes over toast.
- Optional: Return the sandwich to the pan, covered, over medium heat for 30 seconds, or until the cheese has melted. To serve, cut into halves or quarters and attach with a toothpick.
Love you all,
G.
FAQs
Does pesto work with chicken?
The most apparent way to enjoy chicken pesto is with your favorite pasta. If you wish to create a sauce for the pasta, you may double or quadruple the quantity of basil pesto and cream combination. This pesto chicken may also be served with your preferred grain (rice, farro, or even couscous).
What do you eat with pesto chicken?
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How to make Peter Rowland’s chicken sandwiches?
In a mixing dish, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly. Trim the crusts and butter the bread. Spread the filling evenly over six slices, top with a greased slice, and cut into quarters.
What goes well with pesto?
Pesto complements grilled steak, pork chops, poultry, and even fish, so there’s no need to season or marinate your meat. Pesto may also be used to season meatloaf or meatballs.
What cheese goes with pesto?
There are several cheeses that go well with pesto. Variations include gruyere, white cheddar, parmesan, gouda, and provolone cheese. What exactly is this? Because the basil pesto has a strong taste, mild to medium flavored cheeses work well.
Do you add pesto before or after?
The Most Important Pesto Cooking Rule: Don’t Cook It!
Step 1: Cook the pasta until it is al dente.
Step 2: Empty the pasta into a mixing or serving basin.
Step 3: Stir in the pesto.
Step 4: Gradually add pasta water, combining to bind and emulsify the oil-based sauce.
Step 5: Consume.
What do Italians do with pesto?
Tradition in Italy
Pesto is the ideal sauce to serve with trofie (traditional Ligurian short pasta), lasagna, potato gnocchi, or as a topping for minestrone. It may be added into tomato sauce to improve the taste of pasta meals or used to season fish fillets.
Should pesto be hot or cold?
PESTO SHOULD NEVER BE “COOKED” Cooking Pesto Sauce changes the composition of fresh basil, causing it to darken in color. Warm it up before using it at room temperature.
Should you eat pesto cold?
Can pesto be eaten cold? Pesto may certainly be eaten cold. It’s fantastic in pasta salads, on sandwiches, in dips, and so much more.
What is a Marilyn Monroe sandwich?
Description: Turkey, pepperoni, mozzarella, and marinara sauce on cheddar bread with chips, fruit, or pasta of your choice.
