Chicken Pesto Panini
A flavorful panini filled with juicy grilled chicken, vibrant basil pesto, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil pesto
- 4 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 slices Ciabatta or sourdough bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Start by seasoning your chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let it marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Grill it Up: Preheat your grill or skillet and cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice the Bread: Cut your bread into sandwich-sized pieces.
- Spread the Pesto: Generously slather pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer on the Chicken: Slice your grilled chicken and place it on the pesto-coated side of one slice of bread.
- Add Mozzarella: Top the chicken with slices of fresh mozzarella.
- Cover and Flip: Place another slice of bread on top, pesto side down, and press gently.
- Grill the Panini: Use a panini press or skillet to grill for about 3–5 minutes until golden brown.
- Check the Cheese: Keep an eye on the mozzarella; it’s ready when oozing out of the sides.
- Slice and Share: Cut your panini in half and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with a side of fresh salad or crispy chips. You can add variations like tomatoes or olives for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, pesto, panini, sandwich, Italian, grilling