Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich

Ingredients for Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich

  • 3 pounds of poached chicken, diced

  • 1 large red bell pepper, small dice

  • 1 jar (14 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, small dice

  • 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, rough chop

  • salt/pepper to taste

  • 3- pre sliced fresh mozzarella logs

  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) pesto

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • spinach

  • sandwich rolls

Directions for Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich

  1. In a large bowl, place diced chicken, red pepper, artichoke hearts, and parsley. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss together.

  2. In a small bowl, mix equal parts pesto and mayo. Combine well. Pour over the chicken mixture and toss until chicken is coated.

  3. On a serving platter, arrange the bottoms of the sandwich rolls. Place spinach leaves on the bottom of the sandwich roll. Spoon the pesto chicken salad over the bed of spinach, then cover the chicken with a slice of mozzarella and roll top. If stacking sandwiches onto the platter, secure the sandwich together with a food pick. Serve chilled.

Recipe courtesy of FoodandGladness.com