Chicken Caprese Sandwich

The yummiest & easiest!

Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!

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Recipe Information:

• Makes 1 sandwich

• Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 grilled chicken breast (adjust amount according to how many sandwiches you're making!)

• 2 Tbsp pesto

• 1 tsp mayonnaise

• 1 ciabatta roll, toasted and halved

• 2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

• Fresh basil leaves to cover one side of the roll (around 3-4 leaves)

• 1-2 slices heirloom tomato

• A drizzle of balsamic glaze

Recipe:

1. Grill chicken breast as usual (check out my grilled chicken recipe for this)!

2. Once chicken is fully cooked, add to a large mixing bowl. Add 1 Tbsp pesto (save the other Tbsp for later!) and mayonnaise to bowl. Use electric mixer (stand or hand-held) on the chicken to shred it! This is my tried-and-trued easiest way of shredding chicken. Continue until chicken is fully shredded and condiments are mixed in. Set aside.

3. Cut the toasted ciabatta roll in half and spread remaining 1 Tbsp pesto to both sides. On top of the pesto, layer mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, heirloom tomato slices, ~1/3 cup shredded chicken mixture, and balsamic glaze. Smush sandwich and enjoy!

Check out a video of this recipe!

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Nutrition:

• Mozzarella cheese: mozzarella is a great source of protein, is lower in sodium & saturated fat than many other cheese types, and contains probiotics for a happy gut!

• Fresh basil: basil is full of antioxidants and essential oils, making it great for heart health, inflammation, immunity protection, mental health, blood sugar regulation, and more!

• Tomato: tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and potassium! They contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which is linked to many benefits including a reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers.