Chicken Pesto Panini
A delightful sandwich filled with juicy chicken, vibrant pesto, and melty cheese, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Ciabatta or focaccia bread
- Cooked chicken breast
- Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Tomato (optional)
- Spinach or arugula (optional)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the bread by slicing in half and drizzling with olive oil.
- Spread pesto generously on one half of the bread.
- Layer the cooked chicken on the pesto-covered bread.
- Add mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Optional: Layer on sliced tomatoes or spinach.
- Cap it off with the other half of the bread.
- Grill the panini in a preheated press or skillet.
- Cook for about 4-6 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let it rest for a minute before slicing.
- Slice and serve with a side of salad or chips.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling balsamic reduction over the panini when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: panini, chicken sandwich, pesto, Italian recipe