Chicken and Mozzarella Pesto Melts

Ingredients

• 4 thin chicken cutlets
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4cup of flour
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 4 ciabatta halves
• 1/3 cup of basil pesto
• 6oz of mozzarella, sliced
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (halved)
• Fresh basil

Instructions:

• Slice chicken into 4 thin cutlets.  Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then lightly coat with flour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 165 degrees
• Heat broiler to high.  Place ciabatta bread on a baking sheet and toast cust-side up for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden
• Spread each with pesto, then top with chicken, mozzarella and tomatoes.  Broil 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Finish with fresh basil and black pepper.  Serve hot while the bread and chicken are still crisp.