Irresistible Chicken Pesto Panini
A delicious Chicken Pesto Panini filled with succulent chicken, tangy pesto, and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for lunch or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts (or thighs)
- 1/2 cup Pesto
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 slices Panini Bread
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper, then cooking in a skillet with olive oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side until done.
- Assemble the Panini by spreading pesto on one side of the bread, adding sliced chicken and mozzarella.
- Toast it in a skillet, pressing down with a lid or heavy pot for about 3-4 minutes until golden and melty.
- Slice and serve your Panini hot with a side salad or potato chips.
Notes
Feel free to customize with ingredients like roasted red peppers or spinach, and enjoy the delightful cheese pull when slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken sandwich, panini, pesto, mozzarella, easy recipes