Basil Chicken Sandwiches

"I got the inspiration for this recipe when I knew my parents and in-laws were coming to see our new home," "My mother-in-law has food allergies, my father-in-law has some very specific food preferences and my parents appreciate light meals. I created this chicken sandwich with fresh basil for our lunch."

Basil Chicken Sandwiches

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 6 sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash paprika
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 6 tablespoons prepared olive oil vinaigrette salad dressing, divided
  • 6 ciabatta rolls, split
  • 18 basil leaves
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
  • 1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a bowl, combine the pepper, salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken slices. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons salad dressing for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • 2. Brush remaining salad dressing on rolls. Place basil leaves on rolls; top with chicken and red peppers. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 308 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 824mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.