The Best Pesto Chicken Subs
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The Best Pesto Chicken Subs

Savor the flavor of our mouthwatering Pesto Chicken Subs, loaded with juicy, protein-rich chicken and vibrant basil pesto! These scrumptious sandwiches are not only a feast for your taste buds but also a fantastic meal prep option that keeps you fueled throughout the week. Grab some crusty bread, throw on fresh spinach, and get ready to enjoy a delightful bite that's both nutritious and satisfying!

meal prephealthy
gluten-freeegg-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

12

people

Level

intermediate

📝 Ingredients

Serves 12
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(7)

  • 3 Cups Packed Basil (720 ml)
  • Cooking Spray (I use avocado oil)optional
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1 Cup Packed Parsley (240 ml)
  • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper (15 ml)
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper (2.5 ml)
  • 2-4 Tbsp Water, depending on desired consistency (30-60 ml)

🥩Meat & Seafood(1)

  • 1.5kg Trimmed Chicken Thighs (3.31 lbs)

🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)

  • 95g Parmesan Cheese (3.35 oz)
  • 16 Slices Low ULTRA THIN Sliced Provolone or Swiss

🫙Pantry Staples(2)

  • 1/4 Cup Pine nuts or Walnuts (60 ml)
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil (60 ml)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)

  • 3-4 Cloves Garlic
  • 3 Tbsp Garlic Powder (45 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp Paprika (30 ml)
  • 1.5 Tbsp Kosher Salt (22.5 ml)
  • 1 Tsp Kosher Salt (5 ml)

📦Other(1)

  • 4 Baguettes (Fully hollowed out interior, cut into 3 segments)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim the fat from the chicken thighs and season with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Cook the chicken thighs using cooking spray until fully cooked.

  3. 3

    In a blender, combine parsley, basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and pine nuts or walnuts. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed for desired consistency.

  4. 4

    Assemble the subs by placing the cooked chicken in the hollowed baguettes, adding pesto, and topping with provolone or swiss cheese.

  5. 5

    Serve and enjoy your healthy meal prep!

Cuisine: italian
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