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.
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
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.
