Grilled Chicken Pesto Croissant a la Plancha
- Ingredients:5
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:550
Grilled Chicken Pesto Croissant a la Plancha
- Ingredients:5
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:550
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!
Ingredient
| 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 |
Instructions
- Step 1
Split open croissants and spread 1 tsp pesto over each cut side.
Place pesto side down onto preheated, oiled grill (over indirect heat or use medium-low flame) to toast until desired level of crispness.
Melt cheese on heated chicken breast.
Place toasted croissant bottom on serving plate; add 2 tomato slices, chicken and top of croissant.
Secure with frill pick or slice in half if desired and serve.
Recipe Tips
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories550
- Total Fat28g
- Protein38g
- Total Carbohydrate37g
- Sugars8g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Amount Per Serving Calories : 550
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 62% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 10% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 8g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 38g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 4,
- Medium-Fat Meat ½,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ½c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2&½
