Grilled Chicken Pesto Croissant a la Plancha
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Grilled Chicken Pesto Croissant a la Plancha

Grilled Chicken Pesto Croissant a la Plancha

A croissant sandwich made special with a smear of pesto and grilled just long enough to be crispy. Filled with mozzarella, grilled chicken breast and fresh tomatoes this recipe is sure to inspire you to grill!

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 1 sandwich)
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Pillsbury™ Baked Croissant Butter Pinched, Sliced, 2.5 oz (32109)
1 lb 14.00 oz
12 each
Pesto, prepared
5 oz
1/2 cup
Chicken breast, grilled
3 lb
12 each
Mozzarella cheese slices, thin
10 oz
12 each
Beefsteak tomato slices
3 lb
24 each
  1. Split open croissants and spread 1 tsp pesto over each cut side.
  2. Place pesto side down onto preheated, oiled grill (over indirect heat or use medium-low flame) to toast until desired level of crispness.
  3. Melt cheese on heated chicken breast.
  4. Place toasted croissant bottom on serving plate; add 2 tomato slices, chicken and top of croissant.
  5. Secure with frill pick or slice in half if desired and serve.

  • Croissants can also be toasted in a Convection Oven at 325°F for 4-6 minutes with cut sides up. Substitute pesto mayonnaise for pesto for a lighter golden toasted color.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 sandwich
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
250
% Daily Value
Total Fat
28g
43%
Saturated Fat
12g
62%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg
39%
Sodium
870mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
8g
Protein
38g
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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