Basil Pesto Chicken Crostini
5 min prep10 min cookEasy

Basil Pesto Chicken Crostini

A towering cafe-style sandwich of seared chicken, light mozzarella, tomato, and arugula on a thick Greek yogurt pesto spread — 52g protein at only 380 calories

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Toasted protein bread, yogurt pesto spread, seared chicken breast, softened mozzarella, tomato, and arugula. Stacked tall and skewered.

📊Nutrition

Per serving

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🧾Ingredients

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Smart Carbs

  • 2 slicesProtein bread or high-protein/low-carb dark breadBrings carb count down while adding 10-15g of plant-based protein directly to the sandwich

Lean Protein Core

  • 130gFresh chicken breast (chicken steak)
  • 1-second sprayZero-calorie cooking spray
  • to tasteSea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder

"Fat Trap" Fixes

  • 20gLight mozzarella cheese, thin sliceGives the exact solid white layer without the saturated fat payload of full-fat mozzarella
  • 2 tbspPlain non-fat (0%) Greek yogurtThe base of the lean pesto hack — adds protein, zero fat
  • 1 tspTraditional basil pestoJust one strictly measured teaspoon mixed into yogurt mimics the volume and color of a massive pesto slab while cutting fat by 90%

Fresh Crunch

  • 1 largeCherry tomato or standard tomato, thinly sliced
  • a small handfulFresh arugula

👨‍🍳Method

1

Whip the Pesto

1 min

In a small bowl, vigorously stir together your non-fat Greek yogurt and 1 tsp of real pesto until it forms a thick, vibrant green spread.

💡The yogurt absorbs the pesto flavor completely — you genuinely cannot tell it is not pure pesto.
2

Sear the Chicken

10 min

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and coat lightly with zero-calorie cooking spray. Season your chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Flatten it slightly so it fits the bread perfectly. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side until beautifully browned and cooked through.

3

Toast the Bread

2 min

Lightly toast your two slices of protein bread so they can hold the weight of the massive fillings without getting soggy.

4

The Precision Assembly

2 min

Build the layers in this exact order: bottom bread, thick yogurt pesto spread edge-to-edge, warm seared chicken breast, light mozzarella slice on top of the hot chicken so it gently softens, shingled red tomato slices over the cheese, a pile of fresh arugula on top, and finally the crown of toasted bread pressed gently down.

💡Skewer the sandwich with a toothpick to hold the tower together for that cafe presentation.
5

Serve

0 min

Skewer it with a toothpick and enjoy this incredibly filling, macro-friendly cafe masterpiece!

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