Pesto Chicken Salad For Sandwiches Recipes

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CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICHES

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



Chicken Pesto Sandwiches image

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.

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

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES WITH WALNUT-DILL PESTO

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13



Chicken Salad Sandwiches With Walnut-Dill Pesto image

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

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)

PESTO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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



Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches image

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

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

PESTO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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



Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches image

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

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

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