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Pesto Chicken Boat Subs

October 7, 2016 by Lindsay 17 Comments

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Last week, I took a look in my garden for the first time in a while and I immediately tweeted the following:

almondMy basil plant was overflowing…but I didn’t have any walnuts!

Turned out it was a serendipitous kind of day because not 10 minutes later, as I was reading blog posts, I came to Brittany’s post for Tomato Almond Pesto! Crazy right?!

I immediately whipped up a batch. I loosely followed her recipe. I cut the cheese back to 1/4 cup, left out the salt and tomatoes, and my almonds were raw and unsalted.

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DSC 9968As I worked on the pesto, I was formulating an idea for dinner in my head! I had some french bread that was starting to get stale so I knew I wanted to make some sandwiches.

I cut the loaf into two sub-sized pieces, then I sliced a thin strip off the top and hollowed out the middles to make bread boats!

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I spread a layer of pesto on the bottom, added a bit of cheese, and then filled the boats with a mixture of veggies, chicken and cannellini beans that I sauteed with some garlic and Italian seasoning. I topped everything off with some spaghetti sauce.

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Another sprinkle of cheese and into the oven for 20 minutes at about 375 degrees.

DSC 9980The best part of these boats/subs, according to me, is how crunchy the bread got.
The worst part of these boats/subs, according to the hubby, is how crunchy the bread got.

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They were a little messy to eat…but crunchy, crusty bread and a warm, cheesy, saucy middle? That’s a win in my book!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    July 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Hahaha…I have to agree with your hubby on this one…softer bread is better!!!

    [But the whole idea is awesome. :)]

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:52 AM

      no no…crumb power!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    July 28, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    This looks delicious. I’m a big pesto fan but I never thought to make it with almonds. Or to put it in a sandwich like this. How clever!

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    • Lindsay says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:52 AM

      it’s delicious!

      Reply
  3. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    July 28, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    such a creative idea! I love it!!

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  4. Roz says

    July 28, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Great idea Lindsay! Thanks for sharing, hope all is well and that you have a good day today!

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    • Lindsay says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:51 AM

      you’re welcome 🙂 hope all is well with you too.

      Reply
  5. Erica says

    July 28, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    That sandwich looks ridiculous good! We’re having toasty sandwiches tonight!! Pesto…especially with fresh fresh basil, rocks!

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    • Lindsay says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:50 AM

      toasty sandwiches are the way to go!

      Reply
  6. Mom says

    July 28, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Great minds think alike! Just made several batches of pesto today..regular with pine nuts, walnut and toasted walnut.

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    • Lindsay says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:50 AM

      awesome!

      Reply
  7. Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says

    July 28, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    ooooooooOooooOOOOh! This has to find its way on to my plate and into my belly. SOON! <3

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    • Lindsay says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:50 AM

      you know it girl, come on over!

      Reply
  8. Jillian says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    This is such a coincidense. I had a fresh basil plant that I was going to make pesto tonight with and I didn’t have pine nuts, or walnuts! I wondered if I could use almonds. Great idea!

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    • Lindsay says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:50 AM

      awesome!!! hope it turned out well 🙂

      Reply
  9. Autumn @ Good Eats Girl says

    July 28, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    These look awesome! I’m like you…I like crispy, crusty bread! SO good!

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    • Lindsay says

      July 29, 2011 at 1:49 AM

      isn’t it the best?! i love crumbs 🙂

      Reply

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