Chicken Pesto Panini
Delightfully vibrant Chicken Pesto Panini filled with juicy chicken, fresh pesto, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- 2 Ciabatta Bread, halved
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach or Arugula
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by seasoning it with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally.
- Spread pesto on both halves of the ciabatta.
- Layer sliced chicken, spinach, and mozzarella on the bottom half.
- Brush the outside of the bread with olive oil. Heat the panini press or skillet.
- Grill the panini for 4-5 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from press and let it rest before slicing.
Notes
For a crispy crust, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the outside before grilling. Customizable with various ingredients for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, pesto, panini, sandwich, Italian, lunch