Chicken & Walnut Pesto Sandwich: A Juicy Homemade Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken & Walnut Pesto Sandwich that is perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 1/2 cup arugula
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, walnuts, and basil pesto until well combined.
- Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden brown.
- On two slices of bread, layer the chicken mixture, arugula, and Parmesan cheese.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts before adding them to the mixture.
- This sandwich can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken & Walnut Pesto Sandwich, homemade sandwich, quick meal