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Open Face Chicken Sandwich w/ Artichoke Pesto

open faced chicken sandwich with artichoke pesto on a board

 

I am happy to report that jury duty yesterday lasted about two hours.  I got there to check in at 8:00, and I was home by 10:00.  The case that I was going to be considered for was going to be a 2 week fraud trial.  Thankfully, it was settled outside of court Sunday evening.  The man is now in jail, and will be there for quite a few years.  I am really glad I didn’t have to sit through a 2 week trial, but the thought of actually saying someone would have to go to jail is kind of scary.  That is a lot of responsibility!  I am just hoping it is going to be a long time before I get called again.

open faced chicken sandwich with artichoke pesto on a board

I have always been on the fence with artichoke hearts.  For some reason they scare me a little.  I have no idea why, because I like lots of veggies.  But there is just something about them.  I had tried them in dips before and was never sold.  But there was always other parts of the dips that I wasn’t a fan of, so I didn’t know if it was really the artichokes or not.  Well, now I think it is safe to say that I like them!  And so does my 8 year old, but don’t tell him that!

open faced chicken sandwich with artichoke pesto on a board

I had never thought to make a pesto out of artichokes, but it is a great idea.  It comes together super fast as well.  Using a food processor you put in a few ingredients, pulse a few times, and you have pesto.  These open faced chicken sandwiches are great for summer.  You can grill the chicken, and not have to heat up your kitchen at all!  The artichoke pesto keeps well in the fridge for a few days, so it is great to use for sandwiches all week.

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Yield: 6

Open Face Chicken Sandwich w/ Artichoke Pesto

open faced chicken sandwich with artichoke pesto on a board

Whole grain bread topped with artichoke pesto, grilled chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for hot summer nights.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 (8oz) chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 6 oz artichoke hearts, , drained
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbls pine nuts
  • 2 Tbls light mayo
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 slices whole grain bread
  • 3 Tbls parsley, , chopped (garnish)
  • crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise, to form 2 cutlets. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Coat pan with non stick spray. Add chicken, and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
  2. In a small food processor combine artichokes, 3 Tbls Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, mayo, olive oil, garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Pulse until coarsely ground.
  3. Lightly toast slices of bread in a toaster, under a broiler, or over a grill.
  4. To serve spread 2 1/2 Tbls artichoke pesto on each slice of bread. Top with 3 oz of sliced chicken, sprinkle over remaining Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley. Sprinkle with a few crushed red pepper flakes if using.

Notes

Slightly adapted from Cooking Light

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 229Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 9mgSodium 570mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 9g

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kelly @ diets

Sunday 8th of September 2013

Wow this looks incredible. I love artichokes and they are so healthy. i will definitely add this to my diet menu. I have changed my lifestyle eating healthier and working out more. I have been running the weather is perfect right now and I am going to try yoga. Learning to plan out my goals has helped me succeed.

Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet}

Saturday 15th of June 2013

What a simple yet tasty sandwich that you can whip up in a snap! Yum!!!

Suzanne

Saturday 15th of June 2013

Yum, this pesto look fantastic and with roasted chicken on top just perfect. Glad you got out of doing jury duty, I 've never had to do it yet either.

Julie @ Table for Two

Wednesday 12th of June 2013

this looks so good!! i love a good pesto and artichoke pesto is so flavorful and clever to put on this open face sandwich!

Jennifer Sikora

Wednesday 12th of June 2013

That sandwich looks SO delicious!

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