Chicken Caprese Grilled Cheese
Crispy buttered sourdough layered with juicy chicken, pesto mayo, ripe tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella for an easy lunch or satisfying weeknight dinner.
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 thin chicken breasts or 1 large chicken breast, halved horizontally
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons softened butter plus more for the skillet
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- 1½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 1 medium tomato thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest.
- Mix the mayonnaise and pesto together in a small bowl.
- Lightly salt the tomato slices.
- Butter the outside of each slice of sourdough. Spread the pesto mayo on the inside of each slice.
- Layer mozzarella, chicken, tomatoes, and more mozzarella between the slices of bread.
- Melt a little butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of water to the edge of the pan, immediately cover with a lid, and steam for 30 to 60 seconds until the cheese is fully melted.
- Let the sandwich rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 1189kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 83g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 1966mg | Potassium: 1239mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1612IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 689mg | Iron: 6mg
