Dairy-Free Pesto Chicken Melt
Enjoy a wholesome twist on classic comfort food with this Dairy-Free Pesto Chicken Melt! Featuring tender, grilled chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and layered with creamy dairy-free pesto, juicy tomato slices, fresh basil, and melted dairy-free cheese, this sandwich is bursting with vibrant flavor while catering to dietary preferences. All this goodness is sandwiched between toasted whole grain bread, making it a healthy and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and minimal effort required, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you’re avoiding dairy or simply love the fresh taste of pesto, this chicken melt promises to be a crowd-pleaser that ticks all the right boxes for taste, convenience, and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Dairy-free pesto
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 4 slices Dairy-free cheese slices
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 large Tomato
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Once cooked, remove them from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
While the chicken rests, slice the tomato into thick rounds.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Spread a generous layer of dairy-free pesto on each slice of bread.
Place the sliced chicken breasts evenly over two slices of bread.
Top each with tomato slices, fresh basil leaves, and two slices of dairy-free cheese.
Cover with the remaining slices of bread, pesto side down, to create a sandwich.
Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is nicely melted.
Remove from the oven, slice each sandwich in half, and serve warm, enjoying your dairy-free pesto chicken melt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.4 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 4708 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 123.0 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 851 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1566 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
