Pesto Chicken Caprese Sandwich
This Pesto Chicken Caprese Sandwich is a fresh, flavour‑packed lunch idea made with juicy chicken, creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and plenty of basil pesto. It’s a healthy, easy lunchtime option that feels like a caprese salad in sandwich form - perfect for picnics, busy weekdays and nutritious family lunches
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 slices your favourite bread
- 1 tablespoon Basil pesto
- 1 Tomato
- ½ Mozzarella ball
- 50 grams Cooked chicken
- handful rocket
Instructions
- Prep the bread - Spread a generous layer of basil pesto over one or both slices of bread.
- Add the tomatoes - Slice the tomato and lay the slices evenly over the pesto.
- Layer the mozzarella - Slice the mozzarella and place it on top of the tomatoes.
- Add the chicken - Pile the cooked, sliced chicken breast over the mozzarella
- Finish with greens - Add a handful of fresh rocket for peppery crunch.
- Assemble - Top with the second slice of bread and press gently to hold everything in place.
- Serve - Slice if you like - and enjoy. Easy peasy!!
Notes
• Good bread matters - A sturdy ciabatta, focaccia or sourdough holds the fillings well and won’t go soggy.
• Dry the tomatoes - Patting the tomato slices dry keeps the sandwich from getting watery.
• Use fresh mozzarella - The softer, creamier kind gives the best caprese texture - just slice it thick.
• Leftover chicken works great - Grilled, roasted or pre‑cooked chicken all fit the bill for an easy lunch.
• Layer smartly - Keeping the pesto on the bread and the rocket on top helps stop the sandwich slipping apart.
• Perfect for picnics - Wrap tightly and chill - it travels well and tastes even better after the flavours mingle