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This Chicken Caprese Sandwich is the summertime sandwich to make for lunch, as a quick dinner, brought along on picnics, or even served at get-togethers with friends and family! Homemade basil pesto, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella cheese, garden fresh tomatoes and basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar sandwiched between light, fluffy, and delicious ciabatta bread!

sliced chicken caprese sandwich on wood board with basil sprig beside

About The Recipe

The inspiration for this sandwich came from our backyard. We’ve had a bumper crop of basil this year! We didn’t realize it’s perennial (and very nearly invasive) in central Texas.

So, we’ve been looking for ways to make use of our unexpected boon. We’ve used the basil in tomato sauce, margherita pizza, tomato and goat cheese tart, and tagliatelle with herbed butter and mushrooms just to name a few dishes.

Which brings us to here…

Caprese anything is always good. Sandwiches are fast and easy. Summer’s perfect for grilling. And my mom loves to make bread. See where I’m going with this?😉

Every bite is bright, flavorful, basil-y, cheese-y, with delicious sweet and tangy notes from the balsamic. You couldn’t have asked for a better sandwich to enjoy all summer long!

What is a Chicken Caprese Sandwich?

Honestly, if you’ve ever had a caprese salad, it’s just like that! Just with some bread and chicken added to it. If you’ve never had one, it’s simply fresh mozzarella cheese with basil leaves, fresh tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic. Typically served as an appetizer, we decided to give it a bit of a make-over and turn it into a delicious lunch or dinner!

Reasons You Will Love This Chicken Caprese Sandwich

It’s super easy to make!
Quick and flavorful.
Perfect for lunch or dinner during the summer!
Can easily be customized and adjusted to fit everyone’s taste.
Bright, full of flavor, actually filling, and SO delicious.

front shot of sandwich on wood board, stack of white plates with piece of bread on top behind with glass of white wine

Ingredients

(Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

Ciabatta Bread Rolls
Basil Pesto
Grilled Chicken Breast
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Tomato
Basil Leaves
Balsamic Vinegar

sliced tomatoes, two pieces of ciabatta, basil sprigs, sliced grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella slices, basil pesto, and balsamic vinegar on marble surface

How To Make Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Step 1: Build the sandwich

Slice sandwich bun open horizontally. Spread half of pesto on each side.

ciabatta sliced in half on white plate with serrated knife beside

basil pesto spread on two halves of ciabatta bread on white plate

Place chicken on bottom. Top with tomato slices and add mozzarella cheese.

sliced grilled chicken added to one half of ciabatta

Cover top of mozzarella with basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic.

basil leaves added on top of mozzarella cheese

balsamic drizzled on top of basil leaves

Step 2: Enjoy

Top with other half of bun and enjoy!

What’s The Best Cheese To Use?

Sliced fresh mozzarella is hands-down the best cheese to use for this sandwich. It really makes this sandwich POP! But if you don’t have any, sliced mozzarella (typically found in the deli at grocery stores) can be used. The sandwich will taste a little different, but it will still be good.

Looking for more recipes like this? Here are a few you may like: Tomato Arugula Feta Pizza, Mixed Greens Steak Salad, Sourdough Hamburger Buns

close up of chicken caprese sandwich on wood board with basil sprig on top

When you make this Chicken Caprese Sandwich, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

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