CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH

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Tender chunks of chicken breast are cooked together with onion, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, and pesto sauce for a flavorful sandwich filling that will satisfy a hungry crowd.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup diced zucchini
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup prepared pesto sauce
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise and toasted
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and balsamic vinegar and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir mushrooms and 1 tablespoon basil into chicken mixture and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce; toss to coat. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 959.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

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