OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH ARTICHOKE PESTO

OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH ARTICHOKE PESTO image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (8-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves $$
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided $
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Cooking spray $
6 ounces drained canned artichoke hearts
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved and divided (about 1/2 cup) $$
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise $
2 teaspoons olive oil $
3 garlic cloves $$
6 (1-ounce) slices multigrain bread $$
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

1. Preheat broiler to high. 2. Cut each chicken breast half in half lengthwise to form 2 cutlets. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. 3. Combine artichokes, 3 tablespoons cheese, nuts, mayonnaise, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and garlic in a mini food processor; pulse until coarsely ground. 4. Place bread slices on a baking sheet; broil 1 minute on each side. Spread 2 1/2 tablespoons pesto on each slice. Slice chicken; place 3 ounces on each bread slice. Top evenly with remaining 5 tablespoons cheese and parsley.