Pepper Chicken Mozzarella (Printable Recipe)
Chicken, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, prosciutto, and pesto-mayo come together for a hot and bright bite that’ll perk up your midday meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Spread
01 -
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
02 -
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
→ Bread
03 -
1 individual portion baguette, ciabatta, or focaccia, halved horizontally
→ Filling
04 -
Sliced cooked chicken breast
05 -
Sliced prosciutto
06 -
Roasted red peppers, sliced
07 -
Sliced low-moisture mozzarella cheese
08 -
Arugula, spinach, or fresh basil leaves
→ Seasoning
09 -
Kosher salt
10 -
Freshly ground black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Combine mayonnaise and pesto in a small mixing bowl until the spread is smooth and fully blended.
02 -
Spread pesto-mayo over the cut side of the bottom bread half. Layer with sliced chicken breast, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, mozzarella slices, and fresh greens. Season all layers with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Tightly wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil and place in a preheated oven or toaster oven. Toast until cheese is melted and bread is crisp at the edges. Slice cleanly with a sharp bread knife and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Wrapping the sandwich in foil ensures the cheese melts evenly and the bread remains tender while toasting.