This Caprese Chicken Sandwich is loaded with Balsamic Grilled Chicken, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and an easy pesto mayo! 

Last week I shared this incredibly easy Balsamic Grilled Chicken. Today I’m sharing an amazing summer sandwich you will enjoy all season long! This Caprese Chicken Sandwich features tender grilled chicken, thick slices of tomato and mozzarella, fresh red onion and a quick and easy basil mayo. These are everything you love about a classic caprese salad in a warm toasty sandwich! 

What ingredients do you need to make a Caprese Chicken Sandwich?

• Ciabatta bread 
• Balsamic Grilled Chicken
• Fresh Mozzarella
• Tomatoes
• Basil
• Red Onion
• Pesto 
• Mayonnaise 

What does the cooking term Caprese mean?

While the term caprese is often used you may not know exactly what it refers to or its origin. Caprese is a salad consisting of tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil or Italian dressing. The term originated in Italy and it is thought to have been created to mimic the colors of the Italian flag. 

Now caprese is a staple all over the world, especially in the summer months when fresh tomatoes and basil are readily available. This Asparagus and Avocado Salad is one of my favorites. This easy salad is a a fresh spin on a caprese salad that is quick and easy. 

How do you make a Caprese Chicken Sandwich?

1. Begin my marinating and grilling the Balsamic Grilled Chicken. 
2. Slice and butter the inside of the ciabatta bread. Toast over medium heat in a large skillet or on your grill gates. Remove when lightly browned.
3. Make the pesto mayo by combining the mayonnaise and pesto, set aside. 
4. To assemble sandwiches add Balsamic Grilled Chicken, thick slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions and basil leaves. Spread the pesto mayo evenly over the bread and top the sandwich. 
5. Serve immediately 

What are some other easy dinner recipes?

If you are looking for more quick and easy recipes you’ve come to the right place. One of my go to dinners are these Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps. These easy wraps are loaded with flavor and you can even cook the chicken and bacon ahead of time so they come together very quickly. 

Another favorite is this One Pan Buffalo Chicken Mac, it is a 30 minute meal that is the epitome of comfort food! And just in case you have little ones that don’t like spice you can skip the buffalo sauce and just have an amazing cheesy chicken mac! Some of my other favorites include:

• Grilled Zucchini Hummus Wrap (perfect for summer and a great vegetarian meal!)
• California Club Turkey Wrap (also a great lunch option)
• One Pan Taco Mac (everything you love about tacos in a one pan, 30 minute meal!)
• Quick and Easy Kung Pao Meatballs (great for meal prep!)

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Caprese Chicken Sandwich

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This Caprese Chicken Sandwich is loaded with Balsamic Grilled Chicken, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and an easy pesto mayo! 

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Ingredients

• 4 ciabatta rolls
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast (link below)
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella
• 2-8 slices of tomato (enough to cover the sandwich)
• 8 sliced basil
• 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon pesto

Instructions

1. Begin my marinating and grilling the Balsamic Grilled Chicken, recipe here.
2. Slice and butter the inside of the ciabatta bread. Toast over medium heat in a large skillet or on your grill gates. Remove when lightly browned.
3. Make the pesto mayo by combining the mayonnaise and pesto, set aside. 
4. To assemble sandwiches add Balsamic Grilled Chicken, thick slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions and basil leaves.
5. Spread the pesto mayo evenly over the bread and top the sandwich. 
6. Serve immediately 

Notes

The Balsamic Grilled Chicken I used for this recipe is found here.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 334Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 781mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 4gSugar: 11gProtein: 30g