Chicken Pesto Panini
A delicious sandwich combining juicy chicken, aromatic basil pesto, and melty mozzarella cheese, all pressed between crispy ciabatta bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce
- 150g Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 Ciabatta Breads
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with salt, pepper, and a few tablespoons of pesto for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Prepare the ciabatta bread by slicing it in half and spreading additional pesto on both sides.
- Layer the grilled chicken slices and mozzarella on one half of the bread.
- Assemble the panini with the other half of the ciabatta and drizzle olive oil on the outside.
- Grill on medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot after letting it cool for a minute before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including roasted red peppers or fresh spinach. Options for variations include using grilled vegetables for a vegetarian version or adding crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, panini, sandwich, pesto, Italian, comfort food
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