Description
Indulge in this delicious Chicken Pesto Panini recipe, where tender shredded chicken, fresh tomato slices, and gooey mozzarella cheese nestle between golden, crispy panini bread. Bursting with savory flavor, it’s the ultimate comfort lunch or easy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Pesto Panini:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled)
- 4 slices of rustic Italian bread or ciabatta rolls
- 1/3 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 ripe tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: butter for spreading on bread
Instructions
- Preheat the grill pan or panini press: Heat to medium heat.
- Prepare the bread: Spread pesto on the inside of each bread slice.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Layer chicken, tomato slices, and mozzarella on two slices. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining bread slices.
- Grill the sandwiches: Brush the outside with olive oil or butter. Grill for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice in half and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like avocado or bacon.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and double the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg