Seasoned chicken, pesto aioli, summery tomatoes, fresh basil and lots of cheese make these Caprese Chicken Sandwiches quick, delicious and picnic ready!
Author:Kristen Olson
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 Sandwiches 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pesto
4 ciabatta buns, toasted, split
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
12 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Set oven to broil. Place chicken between layers of wax paper and use a meat tenderizer and flatten the breast to an even thickness so it will cook evenly. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place chicken on broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool completely.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and pesto until smooth. Spread some pesto aioli on the cut sides of the bread, layer in the chicken, mozzarella, tomato and basil and serve,