Chicken Pesto Panini
A delicious Chicken Pesto Panini bursting with flavor, perfect for summertime gatherings and cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 pieces panini bread (ciabatta, focaccia, or sourdough)
- Olive oil or butter for grilling
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Marinate briefly in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic for about 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest and slice thinly.
- Assemble the panini: Slice panini bread in halves. Spread pesto on each side, layer sliced chicken, and fresh mozzarella.
- Press and grill the panini: Heat panini press, brush olive oil or butter on the outside of the sandwich, and grill for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and bread is crispy.
- Slice and serve: Let the sandwich sit for a minute, then slice in half and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a side of crispy salad or homemade sweet potato fries. Feel free to experiment with ingredients for variations!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, panini, pesto, sandwich, summer recipe