Cook over a preheated grill until cooked through. Chicken can also be cooked in a saute pan with a touch of olive oil.
Sandwich
Lightly brush the inside of the ciabatta rolls with olive oil. Place rolls with oil side down on hot grill and cook just until toasted. If using a saute pan, the rolls may be toasted in pan as well.
4 ciabatta rolls, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Place cooked chicken on a cookie sheet and top each breast with mozzarella. Place under a broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.
4 slices fresh mozzarella
Spread a generous amount of pesto on the top half of the bun
½ cup pesto
Assemble sandwich by placing chicken breast on bottom bun, then tomatoes and topping with lettuce
1 tomato, 2 cups arugula
Serve right away
Notes
Slice your chicken breasts so they are an even thickness. This helps create consistent cooking times for each breast
Adjust this recipe to the number of people you are serving
Don't skip toasting your bun. The toasting creates flavor, texture and helps keep your bun from becoming soggy when adding all the sandwich ingredients
Cheese may also be melted on the grill. Place cheese on top of chicken breast in the final few minutes of cooking.
Assemble just before serving
Variations
Ciabatta rolls not available? Use a kaiser roll or sourdough roll. Just make certain to toast to help avoid sogginess.
Use gouda, havarti, swiss or monterey jack cheese
Replace arugula with baby spinach or crunchy romaine lettuce