Toasted Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Focaccia Sandwich

This Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Focaccia Sandwich is quick, easy and loaded with incredible flavor. Toasted focaccia is layered with sun-dried tomato pesto mayo, thinly sliced chicken deli meat, melty cheese, sliced red onions, heirloom tomatoes, peppery arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This giant sandwich yields 4 servings.

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword chicken, easy dinner, easy recipe, lunch, sandwich, sun-dried tomato

Prep Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 679

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

16 ounce focaccia sun-dried tomato, rosemary or cheddar onion are incredible
olive oil spray
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 ounces lean chicken deli meat thinly sliced
4 ounces shredded cheese mozzarella, fontina or havarti
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
6 slices heirloom tomato
green goddess seasoning or just salt and pepper
2 handfuls arugula
2 drizzles balsamic glaze

Instructions

PREHEAT YOUR OVEN TO 400°F (OR 200°C).
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil or avocado oil spray. Carefully cut the focaccia in half horizontally and place cut-side up onto the prepared pan. Lightly spray the cut-side of the focaccia with oil. Bake for 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine mayonnaise with sun-dried tomato pesto. Once the focaccia is toasted, divide the sun-dried tomato mayo among both halves and spread evenly.
Next divide the cheese among both sides as well. Top the bottom half with ]chicken deli meat and sliced red onion. Return the pan back to the oven to bake for an additional 8 minutes.
Remove and top the bottom half (side with the chicken and red onions) with sliced tomatoes and season with green goddess seasoning and freshly ground black pepper. Lastly, top with a few handfuls of arugula and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Place the top half of the sandwich onto the bottom half. Slice the sandwich into fourths and serve with potato chips, cut veggies or a side of your choice.

Notes

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