Keto Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Craving a sandwich that’s as delicious as it is low-carb? The Keto Chicken Pesto Sandwich is a flavorful twist on a classic, featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts nestled between golden, crispy cheese rounds that serve as keto-friendly “buns.” The star of the show is the homemade basil pesto, bursting with fresh flavors from garlic, pine nuts, and a hint of lemon. Ready in just 35 minutes, this high-protein, gluten-free sandwich is perfect for quick lunches or weeknight dinners. Whether you’re following a ketogenic diet or just looking to indulge in a hearty, cheesy treat, this recipe delivers satisfaction without the carbs.
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (approx. 8 oz) Chicken breast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (fresh) Basil leaves
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the whole chicken breast in half horizontally to create two thin fillets. Season both sides of the chicken fillets with salt and black pepper.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside to cool slightly.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the mozzarella cheese into two even circles, each about 4 inches in diameter. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake the cheese circles for 6-8 minutes, until the edges are golden and the cheese is fully melted and set. Let them cool to form crispy rounds – these will serve as the sandwich 'buns'.
To make the pesto, add basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and lemon juice into a food processor. Pulse until coarsely blended.
While the food processor is on, slowly stream in the extra-virgin olive oil and continue blending until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Assemble the sandwich by spreading a generous amount of pesto on one cheese crisp. Place a piece of the cooked chicken on top, and cover with the second cheese crisp to make a sandwich.
Repeat the assembly for the second sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Keto Chicken Pesto Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1003 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 430 mg | 9% | |
*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.
