Chicken And Broccoli Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Prep Time:
22 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts, roughly 10 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 ounces fresh basil leaves
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices white bread
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 slices Gruyere cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  2. Place chicken breasts into an oven-safe dish, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken in the oven to bake for 22 to 25 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, add the broccoli florets to a steamer set over medium heat.
  5. Steam the broccoli for 2 minutes until just beginning to tenderize.
  6. Remove from the steamer and set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
  7. In a food processor add the broccoli, basil leaves, garlic clove, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and salt and pepper.
  8. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds to form the broccoli pesto.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Butter one side of four slices of bread.
  11. Place two of the slices of bread, buttered side facing downward, into a large pan.
  12. Top each slice of bread with a tablespoon of the broccoli pesto.
  13. Top the pesto with slices of chicken.
  14. Add the slices of Gruyere on top of the chicken.
  15. Finish off the sandwich by placing the remaining slices of bread, butter side outward, on top.
  16. Heat the pan to a medium heat and gently toast the sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown underneath.
  17. Use a spatula to carefully flip the sandwiches and toast the other side for a further 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
  18. Remove from the pan and serve immediately.