Italian Festival Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Experience the taste of a summer Italian festival with this incredible chicken sandwich recipe! Juicy grilled chicken marinated in zesty Italian dressing is layered with creamy pesto mayo, savory prosciutto (or deli ham!), crisp peppers, fresh lettuce, and melted cheese on toasted rolls. A crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun weekend gathering.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 1450 mins
Calories 875 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Festival Chicken Sandwiches

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How to Make Italian Festival Chicken Sandwiches

  1. Marinate 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in 1 cup Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Grill or broil chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup pesto. Mix well.
  4. Spread pesto mayonnaise evenly on both sides of 4 large rolls.
  5. Place one grilled chicken breast on each roll.
  6. Top each sandwich with ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 2-3 slices prosciutto (or deli ham) per sandwich, ¼ cup sliced bell peppers, and 2 large lettuce leaves.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

96 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

75g

Carbs

9g