GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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Check out this basil-flavored chicken and pesto sandwich - perfect for a mouth-watering grilled dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bell pepper, cut into fourths
8 slices French bread, 3/4 inch thick
8 to 12 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. Brush 2 tablespoons of the pesto over tops of chicken; turn chicken. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the pesto; sprinkle with salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill chicken uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Add bell pepper for last 10 minutes of grilling until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Add bread for last 3 minutes of grilling, turning once until toasted.
  • Cut bell pepper into strips. Spread remaining 1/2 cup pesto on one side of bread slices. Place chicken on 4 bread slices; top with bell pepper, basil and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1050 mg

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