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Chicken Pesto Panini

A delicious and easy-to-make chicken pesto panini, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 4 slices ciabatta bread
  • 4 tablespoons pesto sauce
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 piece tomato sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5 minutes per side.
  3. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips.
  4. Spread pesto sauce on one side of each slice of ciabatta bread.
  5. Layer chicken, mozzarella, and tomato slices on two slices of bread.
  6. Top with remaining bread slices, pesto side down.
  7. Brush the outside of each sandwich with olive oil.
  8. Grill sandwiches in a panini press or skillet until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Panini, Pesto
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