I'm always on the lookout for simple, healthy lunch recipes and this one is my new favorite. I'm a total foodie and I like every meal to be a celebration. I bore easily and since I'm not a fan of coldcuts, soup OR salad (for a chubby girl, I'm very hard to please) lunch time is always a challenge. This recipe satisfies my need for a lunch that is healthy and delicious, and it packs plenty of protein and calcium, nutrients I try to include at every meal.
What you need:
2 slices Ezekial or other whole grain bread
1 slice fresh mozzarella* OR 1 slice reduced fat provolone OR 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella
1/3 cup roasted red peppers (enough to cover the bread in a single layer)
2 chicken tenders OR 1/2 split boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp prepared pesto sauce (optional)
Rub the chicken with the olive oil and Italian Seasoning and grill. I usually grill all my chicken for the week ahead of time in two batches while I'm cooking chicken for our dinner. I slice the chicken and store in the fridge to make lunch time easy.
Spread the pesto on one of the slices of bread and top with the chicken. Spread the mozarella on the other slice and top with the red peppers. Grill on an indoor grill or pannini press until the bread is toasted and the cheese begins to melt. You can also prepare this recipe on the stove top in a frying pan. Just coat the pan with cooking spray and prepare as you would a grilled cheese sandwich.
*Fresh mozzarella is a delicious treat, but you can save calories and fat by using shredded mozzarella or sliced provolone.
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