Italian Chicken Sandwiches

Spinach-Mushroom Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
  • 2 (0.67-oz) slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted garlic pasta sauce (or use your favorite), heated
  • 2 hamburger buns, split and toasted (preferably whole wheat)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Brush chicken with oil, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  2. Grill chicken, covered, 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. Slice chicken, if desired.
  3. Spread pasta sauce on bottom halves of buns. Top with chicken, tomatoes, and cheese. Cover and let stand 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Top with basil and top halves of buns.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (6-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • ½ (8-oz) pkg sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 3 Tbsp refrigerated balsamic vinaigrette

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together all ingredients in a serving bowl.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
349
76
425
Fat (g) 10 3 13
Sat. Fat (g) 3 0 3
Protein (g) 36 4 40
Carb (g) 28 9 37
Fiber (g) 3 3 6
Sodium (mg) 471 234 705

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