Low Fat Pesto Chicken Melt
Indulge in the delicious and guilt-free flavors of the Low Fat Pesto Chicken Melt, a quick and easy recipe perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch. Succulent oven-baked chicken breast, seasoned to perfection, is layered atop whole wheat sandwich thins, spread with creamy low-fat pesto sauce. Juicy slices of fresh tomato and gooey reduced-fat mozzarella cheese bring the dish together, all broiled to golden, melty perfection. Garnished with fragrant fresh basil, this hearty yet wholesome meal is packed with protein and vibrant flavors, all while being low in fat. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for those seeking a balanced, nutritious option, this melt is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup low-fat pesto sauce
- 2 pieces whole wheat sandwich thins
- 0.5 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 large fresh tomato
- 4 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 1 as needed olive oil cooking spray
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly spray a baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, slice the tomato into thin rounds.
When the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Then, slice each breast into thin strips.
Turn the oven's broiler on high.
Lay the sandwich thins open-faced on a baking sheet.
Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of low-fat pesto sauce evenly over the sandwich thin halves.
Layer sliced chicken strips on each pesto-covered sandwich thin.
Top each with 2-3 slices of tomato.
Evenly sprinkle reduced-fat mozzarella cheese over the top of each.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove from the oven and garnish each melt with fresh basil leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful low-fat pesto chicken melt!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2333 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 139.5 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 784 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1514 mg | 32% | |
*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.
