Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Health score
17%
Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches
45 min.
10
294kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches! This delightful recipe combines the rich flavors of rotisserie chicken with the vibrant taste of pesto, creating a dish that is both hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 45 minutes, it serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family meals.

Each sandwich is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, featuring creamy yogurt and low-fat mayonnaise that keep the chicken salad moist and flavorful. The addition of crunchy celery and toasted walnuts adds a satisfying crunch, while roasted red bell peppers bring a touch of sweetness and color to the mix. Nestled between slices of toasted focaccia bread, these sandwiches are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, offering a balanced meal with 294 calories per serving.

Whether you’re hosting a picnic, preparing a quick weeknight dinner, or simply craving a tasty sandwich, these Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • pound bread toasted cut into 20 slices cut in half horizontally, , and
  • cup celery diced
  • cups chicken breast boneless skinless cubed
  • 0.3 cup yogurt plain fat-free
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise low-fat
  • 0.3 cup basil pesto (such as Buitoni)
  • 12 ounce roasted peppers red drained chopped
  • 10  the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in chicken, celery, and walnuts.
  2. Spread 1/2 cup of salad onto each of 10 bread slices. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons bell pepper, 1 lettuce leaf, and one bread slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein26.83%
Fat36.36%
Carbs36.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.27
Glycemic Load
11.69
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.32217393362%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.33mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.29mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.46kcal
14.72%
Fat:11.92g
18.34%
Saturated Fat:1.85g
11.58%
Carbohydrates:27.17g
9.06%
Net Carbohydrates:23.77g
8.64%
Sugar:4.52g
5.02%
Cholesterol:41.02mg
13.67%
Sodium:1052.8mg
45.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.79g
39.59%
Vitamin A:2856.49IU
57.13%
Selenium:33.3µg
47.57%
Vitamin B3:9.16mg
45.79%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.28%
Vitamin K:40.3µg
38.38%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
30.77%
Folate:93.83µg
23.46%
Vitamin C:19.06mg
23.1%
Phosphorus:230.47mg
23.05%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.29%
Iron:2.62mg
14.53%
Vitamin B5:1.39mg
13.9%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.79%
Potassium:476.21mg
13.61%
Fiber:3.4g
13.59%
Magnesium:51.22mg
12.8%
Calcium:121.63mg
12.16%
Copper:0.21mg
10.58%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.79%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.61%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.83%
Source:My Recipes