Pesto Avocado Chicken Sandwich

Pesto Avocado Chicken Sandwich – the perfect summer lunch! Ready in under 20 minutes and full of fresh, bright flavors, this easy summer sandwich recipe is perfect for picnics, pool days, or a quick at-home lunch. 

Summer calls for fresh flavors, easy recipes, and meals that feel a little fancy wihtout a lot of work.  Enter my Pesto Avocado Chicken Sandwich – creamy, savory, and packed with fresh, herby goodness.  Whether you’re hosting a backyard lunch or just looking to upgrade your boring lunch, this sandwich will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Quick & easy – ready in under 20 minutes!
• Packed with healthy fats and lean protein.
• Bursting with summer flavors: pesto, avocado, fresh tomatoes.
• Perfect for meal prep or casual entertaining.

Here’s how I make my Pesto Avocado Chicken Sandwich:

Ingredients:

• 1 grilled & seasoned chicken breast
• 4 slices of your favorite bread (ciabatta, sourdough, or whole grain work great)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 slice of cheese of your choice (I used colby but mozzarella would also be delicious)
• 1 handful of cherry tomoatoes or 1/2 a large tomato sliced
• Italian seasoning for chicken
• Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp butter for toasting
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Grill it in a skillet with a little olive oil under cooked through.  Remove from skillet and slice the cooked chicken breasts thinly.
2. Slice the avocado and tomatoes.
3. Assemble: Spread pesto on each slice of bread. Layer cheese, sliced chicken, tomato, and avocado on one slice of bread.
4. Top & toast: Place the remaining slice of bread on top to create the sandwich. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil or butter. Toast the sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melty.
5. Serve: Slice in half and serve warm.

Tips:

• Make it ahead: Assemble and refrigerate (without toasting) for up to 24 hours.
• Dairy-free? Swap mozzarella for dairy-free cheese or skip it altogether.
• Low-carb? Serve it as a lettuce wrap or over a salad.

Pesto Avocado Chicken Sandwich

My Pesto Avocado Chicken Sandwich is the perfect summer lunch! Bursting with fresh summer flavor, healthy fat, and lean protein, this summer sandwich is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep or a casual lunch.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course healthy lunch, lunch, summer lunch

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 1 chicken breast
• 2 slices of bread (ciabatta, sourdough, whole wheat)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1 slice of colby jack cheese or any cheese of your choice
• 1 handful of cherry tomatoes or 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• salt & pepper

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Instructions

 

• To prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breast with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Grill the chicken in a skillet with a little olive oil until browned on both sides and cooked through.
• Slice the avocado and tomatoes.
• Spread pesto on each piece of bread. Top one side with cheese, sliced chicken, avocado, and tomatoes.
• Add 1 tsp of butter to a skillet and grill the sandwich on both sides until toasty.

Keyword 20 minute lunch, 20 minutes or less, basil pesto, chicken sandwich, easy summer recipe, protein bowl, summer picnic, summer sandwich

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