Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich
Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich brings juicy herbed chicken together with ripe tomato and creamy fresh mozzarella, all tied together by fragrant basil pesto. The toasted ciabatta adds a crisp bite that contrasts the melty cheese and bright, basil-forward finish. It’s a fresh, summery choice perfect for lunch al fresco or a light dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.08 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Slice the chicken breasts in half to make thin pieces and season with Italian seasoning and salt. Arrange the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Cut the heirloom tomato and mozzarella cheese into four 1/3-inch-thick slices. Lay the tomato slices on a baking sheet and place the mozzarella slices on top. Put them in the oven and bake for the last 10 minutes alongside the chicken. Remove the chicken from the oven.
- 5
Switch the oven to broil and broil the tomatoes and cheese until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. If desired, add the ciabatta buns and toast under the broiler until browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 6
To assemble the sandwiches, place a chicken fillet on the ciabatta bun, then top with tomato, the melted mozzarella, and 1 tablespoon pesto.
- Calories 486.84 kcal High 24%
- Protein 31.55 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 45.3 g 16%
- Total Fat 19.75 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 7.81 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 86.18 mg High 29%
- Sodium 950.98 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 2.85 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 0.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 335.11 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 4.18 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 304.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 113.25 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 4.8 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basil Pesto, Ciabatta Roll, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 486.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich?
- It is an Italian sandwich recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are Basil Pesto, Ciabatta Roll, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Italian Seasoning, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 486.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich healthy?
- Chicken Caprese Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 486.84 calories and 31.55 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 950.98 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.81 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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