Lunch

Chicken Caprese Sandwich

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Drescription

This chicken caprese sandwich has all the classic flavors of a caprese salad with an added boost of protein from grilled chicken. Using store-bought grilled chicken makes assembly quick and easy. This sandwich for one is made in a skillet, but would work equally well in a panini press if you have one on hand.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plain whole-milk strained yogurt (such as greek-style)
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, divided
  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread
  • 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 ounces grilled chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

  1. Stir together yogurt and pesto in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter over 1 bread slice and place on a cutting board, butter-side down. Spread half of the pesto mixture on the bread; top with mozzarella, chicken, tomato and basil. Spread the remaining pesto mixture on the remaining bread slice and place, pesto-side down, on top of the basil. Top with the remaining butter.
  3. Place the sandwich in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; press down lightly with a spatula. Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese has just begun to melt, about 90 seconds per side. Slice the sandwich in half diagonally and serve warm.

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