Grilled Chicken with Roasted Tomato and Pesto Ciabatta Roll

This Grilled Chicken with Roasted Tomato and Pesto Ciabatta Roll is an easy-to-make Italian meal that is packed with flavor! The ciabatta roll is lightly toasted before being topped with grilled chicken strips cooked in garlic, oregano, salt and pepper before being topped with roasted tomato slices and pesto sauce before being baked in the oven until heated through! Enjoy this delicious meal for lunch or dinner!

Cooking Equipment:

Baking sheet, large skillet, parchment paper

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Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Grilled Chicken, Roasted Tomato, Pesto, Ciabatta Roll

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Baking/Grilling

Dietary Restrictions:

Gluten-free (if using gluten-free bread)

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Ingredients:

1 ciabatta roll

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 chicken breast fillet, sliced into thin strips

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 teaspoon of dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tomatoes, sliced into thin rounds

2 tablespoons of pesto sauce

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the ciabatta roll on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden brown.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Add the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper to taste and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Place the tomato slices on top of the chicken in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Spread the pesto sauce on one side of the ciabatta roll and top with the chicken mixture. Place in oven for 5 minutes until heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition:

Calories – 590 kcal; Fat – 20 g; Carbohydrates – 58 g; Protein – 34 g; Sodium – 790 mg; Sugar – 6 g

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Did You Know?

Italian cuisine is often associated with slow food, a movement that emphasizes using local, seasonal ingredients and traditional cooking methods.