Pesto Chicken Focaccia Sandwich
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This pesto chicken focaccia sandwich is going to wow your family as much as it does your tastebuds. It’s a great easy dinner idea that feels a little extra fancy, but doesn’t take any extra time!
This pesto chicken focaccia sandwich will fill you up in a hurry with some of the most wonderful savory flavors. We LOVE this bread and love pesto and this sandwich is one of our favorites for a healthy meal that doesn’t take hours to make. Especially if we get store bought focaccia!
Focaccia Bread
Focaccia bread is a type of Italian flatbread that is soft and fluffy with a crispy crust. It’s made with simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, and olive oil, and can be flavored with various herbs and toppings such as rosemary, garlic, or olives.
Focaccia is similar to pizza dough but thicker and usually baked in a rectangular or square shape. It’s often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, but can also be used as a base for sandwiches or served as a side with soups or stews.
Pesto Recipe
Pesto is a delicious Italian sauce that is made from a combination of fresh basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. The ingredients are blended together in a food processor or mortar and pestle to create a smooth, bright green paste.
Pesto has a bold, herbaceous flavor that is both slightly sweet and savory, with a nutty undertone. It’s a versatile sauce that can be used in many dishes such as pasta, sandwiches, pizza, and salads. Pesto is a simple and flavorful way to add a burst of freshness to your meals!
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
A pesto chicken sandwich is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The sandwich is made with chicken breast that is pounded thin and cooked crispy. This recipe is best using cold chicken, so we love to use leftovers.
Sliced focaccia bread is spread with a generous amount of fresh basil pesto, which adds a burst of flavor and a bright green color to the sandwich. Then the crispy chicken is placed on top.
The combination of tender chicken, savory pesto, and chewy bread makes for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. A pesto chicken sandwich is a great way to enjoy a classic flavor combination in a convenient, handheld form! I’m getting hungry again!
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Pesto Chicken Focaccia Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 big slice of focaccia bread
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bundle red leaf lettuce
- 1 cup pounded paper-thin chicken cooked with salt pepper, and garlic to golden, crispy perfection.
Instructions
- Take one focaccia and spread some pesto sauce
- Layer with the golden crispy chicken, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and lettuce leaf
- Stuffed with colourful vegetable and layering ingredients focaccia sandwich is read
