4servingsciabatta rollsor other hearty artisan bread
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set it aside.
One at a time, cut 1 pound chicken breasts in half horizontally through the center, creating two thinner pieces of each breast.
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add 1 tablespoons olive oil. When oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken cutlets.
Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, flipping as sides get brown to ensure they don't burn. Set cutlets aside on a plate once cooked for 5 minutes.
In small bowl, mix remaining 1 tablespoons olive oil with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground pepper.
Use basting brush to spread olive oil mixture on inside of 4 servings ciabatta rolls. Place bread onto frying pan for 30 seconds or until grill marks can be seen.
Remove bread and place onto baking sheet, face up. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto lightly on each piece of bread.
Slice cooked chicken into ½-inch pieces. Layer sliced chicken, ¼ cup of the 1 cup spinach, sliced 1 medium tomato, and sliced 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese onto bread
Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over sandwich toppings.
Bake in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, until cheese begins to melt.
Notes
Only toast and assemble the sandwiches you plan to eat right away. Store remaining ingredients separately in airtight containers in the fridge, keeping ciabatta at room temperature.
If your mozzarella came packed in water, store it in that liquid to keep it fresh.
Reheat the chicken on the stovetop or enjoy it cold when you're ready to reassemble.