If you haven’t picked up on this yet, my blog should not be considered a “healthy eating” blog.
Instead, I would prefer to call it a “balanced living” blog. 
I eat healthy, I workout, but I also have no problem whatsoever with treating myself.
I say this as a preface, as I’m about to share my Saturday eats … which certainly wouldn’t qualify as “healthy.” But they sure were tasty!! 
Breakfast was nothing to talk about, but my lunch was pretty awesome.
Hello, friend.
Everybody loves a grilled cheese. But today I decided to kick it up a notch.
The inspiration?
Leftover pesto. 
Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
(Serves 2)
Ingredients:
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4 slices whole wheat bread
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Approximately 1 tbsp butter
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Approximately 2 tbsp pesto (I used store-bought pesto, found in the refrigerated section of any grocery store.)
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4 slices provolone cheese
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Approximately 1/2-3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Several thin strips of chicken breast (I used precooked chicken found in the refrigerated section of my grocery store.)
Directions:
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If your chicken in the precooked kind and it’s been in the fridge, heat it up for just a few seconds in the microwave, so it’s not cold.
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Butter one side of each piece of bread.
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Put two pieces of bread butter-side down onto a skillet, set on medium heat.
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Spread half of your pesto onto these slices of bread.
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Top each piece of bread with a slice of provolone. Then add chicken and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add another slice of provolone on top.
- Spread the rest of the pesto on the other two slices of bread, and top the sandwiches with those slices (buttered-side up).
- Cook the sandwiches until they are browned on each side and the cheese has melted. It will only take a few minutes per side.
And that’s it!
Slice each sandwich in half and serve with a side of chips (my pick), raw veggies, or applesauce (Brandon’s pick! ).
This grilled cheese was delicious. The cheese was gooey, the bread was crispy, and the pesto added an amazing flavor.
If you want to make it a little healthier, you could always leave the butter off the bread and use just one slice of provolone per sandwich. I still think it would be really tasty.
Later that night, I made the orange chicken that Brandon loves so much.
And then came the best part of the day.
Brandon and I both LOVE this ice cream. So imagine my sheer joy when I saw that it was on sale at the store on Friday!! 
You can read the description for yourself. But let me tell you … every word is true. There are chunks of red velvet cake throughout the entire pint, and you can taste the cream cheese in each bite.
But you don’t have to take my word for it. I think you should go out and try it for yourself!
Question for ya …
What’s your favorite way to make a grilled cheese?
What’s your favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavor? Have you tried the Red Velvet??
Ooh chicken in grilled cheese sounds yummy! I’ll have to test that out one day mmm
And then you don’t have to feel so bad about eating a grilled chese, because you’re also getting a lean source of protein!
pesto grilled cheese is THE BEST. there’s a restaurant here that has one that ‘s SO good. my fav thing to get
I’m a little obsessed with grilled cheese and yours just looks amazing!!! Too funny because i just put pesto on my pizza last night instead of tomato sauce, mmmm!
I will have to try and find that icecream – but i’ll be honest, i’m not sure i’ve ever ate red velvet cake before, lol – the shame
So many people haven’t had red velvet cake! I can’t believe this!! Shame on you!
Omg that grilled cheese looks fantastic! And the red velvet ice cream sounds amazing! I’ve actually never had red velvet cake before…crazy haha
Lindsay! You better get on the ball, girl!
oh my…your grilled cheese looks amazing! I have never tried Red Velvet Ice Cream…but I have tried Chubby Hubby..maybe a little too many times
Chubby Hubby is delicious, too!!!
pesto? chicken? cheese? oh I am all over that!
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That is one oozing deliciously cheesy looking sandwich! Nice one.
I had a toastie last night for dinner too. With stacks of mozzarella, tomato, beetroot and roast capsicum. (Leftover odds and ends haha)
I don’t even know what those last two ingredients are haha!
yum, i love grilled cheese + this version looks great! my go-to grilled cheese is with local cheddar, fresh tomato slices + a good, artisan bread. =)
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Yummm!! That sounds delicious!