Best Chicken And Pesto Melts Recipes

EASY CHICKEN MELTS

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"These cheesy, Cajun-flavored sandwiches are toasty and delicious right out of the oven. When I have leftover baked chicken breasts, I cut them up and use instead of the canned chicken," says Jessi Holland of Pensacola, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (9-3/4 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning and garlic. Spread over bread slices. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bread is toasted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BAKED PESTO CHICKEN

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Make and share this Baked Pesto Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto
2 -3 plum tomatoes, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
Place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat.
Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Remove from oven; top with tomatoes and cheese.
Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHICKEN AND PESTO MELTS

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Make and share this Chicken and Pesto Melts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx.)
4 small hard rolls, split
12 fresh spinach leaves
8 fresh basil leaves
3 roma tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons spinach pesto sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Rub garlic on all surfaces of chicken.
Spray a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot.
Add chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
Chicken can also be grilled.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Brush 2 tablespoons pesto sauce on each roll.
Place spinach, basil and tomato slices.
Place chicken on rolls and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake open-face in preheated oven until chicken is warm and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.