Pesto Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches

Name: Pesto Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup prepared pesto; 2 ciabatta rolls, split; 6 ounces thick sliced deli smoked chicken breast; 4 slices provolone cheese; 1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers; 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

Cheesy, crispy and fresh sandwiches transport you to your favorite bistro. These pesto chicken sandwiches are the perfect meal with an easy side. You can sub turkey or pork for the smoked chicken. —Jen Pahl, West Allis, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/4 cup prepared pesto
2 ciabatta rolls, split
6 ounces thick sliced deli smoked chicken breast
4 slices provolone cheese
1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 300°. Spread pesto on cut sides of both tops and bottoms of each roll. On each of the bottom halves, layer 3 ounces chicken and 1 slice cheese. On each of the top halves, layer 1/4 cup red pepper and 1 slice cheese.
Cook until heated through and cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes. Add spinach to bottom halves and replace tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 468 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1771mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.