Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Family Child Care
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- fresh basil chopped 1/3 cup
- garlic 3/4 tsp
- shredded parmesan cheese 4-5/8 tsp
- raw spinach 4-5/8 tsp
- kosher salt 3/8 tsp
- black pepper 1/8 tsp
- olive oil 1/4 cup
- whole grain breaded chicken breast 4
- shredded mozzarella cheese reduced fat 1/8 cup
- whole grain 2oz buns 4
- inner lettuce leaves 4
- tomato sliced 1 cup
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash basil before using. Place basil, garlic, cheese, spinach, salt, and pepper in food processor. Pulse until combined
- Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Place chicken on 9 x 13 inch tray, and bake in 350°F oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Place a slice of cheese on each breast and place back in the oven to finish melting the cheese (chicken should not be in over for more than 20 minutes).
- To serve, place 1 oz of pest on each bun and top with chicken, lettuce, and tomato slice.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Child Care Centers - 25 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 002044 BASIL,FRESH 3 1/4 ozs
- 799939 GARLIC,RAW 1 Tbsp + 1 3/4 tsp
- 001146 CHEESE,PARMESAN,SHREDDED 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 Tbsp
- 011457 SPINACH,RAW 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 Tbsp
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 2 3/8 tsp
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 1 1/8 TSP (ground)
- 004053 OIL,OLIVE,SALAD OR COOKING 1 1/2 cups + 1 1/2 Tbsp
- 902954 Chicken Breast, Breaded WG 25 Each
- 051558 Cheese, Mozzarella, Lite, Shredded 3/4 cup
- 902962 Bread, Whole Grain Bun 2oz 25 Each
- 011251 LETTUCE,COS OR ROMAINE,RAW 25 leaf inner
- 011529 TOMATOES,RED,RIPE,RAW,YEAR RND AVERAGE 5 CUP, chopped or sliced +5/8 TBSP, chopped or sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash basil before using. Place basil, garlic, cheese, spinach, salt, and pepper in food processor. Pulse until combined.
- Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Store up to 3 days in cooler.
- Place chicken on sheet tray, or 9 x 13 inch tray, and bake in350° F oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F. Place a slice of cheese on each breast and place back in the oven to finish melting the cheese (the chicken should not be in the oven for more than 20 minutes before service).
- To serve, place 1 oz of pesto on each bun and top with chicken, lettuce, and tomato slice.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Schools - 50 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 002044 BASIL,FRESH 6 3/8 ozs
- 799939 GARLIC,RAW 3 Tbsp + 5/8 tsp
- 001146 CHEESE,PARMESAN,SHREDDED 1 1/8 cups + 1 Tbsp
- 011457 SPINACH,RAW 1 1/8 cups + 1 Tbsp
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 1 Tbsp + 1 3/4 tsp
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 2 3/8 TSP (ground)
- 004053 OIL,OLIVE,SALAD OR COOKING 3 1/8 cups + 1 Tbsp
- 902954 Chicken Breast, Breaded WG 50 Each
- 051558 Cheese, Mozzarella, Lite, Shredded 6 ozs
- 902962 Bread, Whole Grain Bun 2oz 50 Each
- 011251 LETTUCE,COS OR ROMAINE,RAW 50 leaf inner
- 011529 TOMATOES,RED,RIPE,RAW,YEAR RND AVERAGE 4 lbs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash basil before using. Place basil, garlic, cheese, spinach, salt, and pepper in Robot Coupe. Pulse until combined.
- Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Store up to 3 days in cooler.
- Place chicken on sheet tray and bake in 350° F oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F. Place a slice of cheese on each breast and place in the warmer to finish melting the cheese(the chicken should not be in the warmer for more than 20 minutes before service).
- To serve, place 1 oz of pesto on each bun and top with chicken, lettuce, and tomato slice.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Schools - 100 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 002044 BASIL,FRESH 12 7/8 ozs
- 799939 GARLIC,RAW 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp
- 001146 CHEESE,PARMESAN,SHREDDED 2 1/3 cups + 1 Tbsp
- 011457 SPINACH,RAW 2 1/3 cups + 1 Tbsp
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 3 3 Tbsp + 5/8 tsp
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 1 Tbsp + 1 3/4 TSP (ground)
- 004053 OIL,OLIVE,SALAD OR COOKING 1 qt + 2 3/8 cups
- 902954 Chicken Breast, Breaded WG 100 Each
- 051558 Cheese, Mozzarella, Lite, Shredded 12 ozs
- 902962 Bread, Whole Grain Bun 2oz 100 Each
- 011251 LETTUCE,COS OR ROMAINE,RAW 100 leaf inner
- 011529 TOMATOES,RED,RIPE,RAW,YEAR RND AVERAGE 8 lbs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash basil before using. Place basil, garlic, cheese, spinach, salt, and pepper in Robot Coupe. Pulse until combined.
- Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Store up to 3 days in cooler.
- Place chicken on sheet tray and bake in 350° F oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F. Place a slice of cheese on each breast and place in the warmer to finish melting the cheese(the chicken should not be in the warmer for more than 20 minutes before service).
- To serve, place 1 oz of pesto on each bun and top with chicken, lettuce, and tomato slice.