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chicken pesto panini

Chicken Pesto Panini Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sturdy bread
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or sliced thin
  • 4 tbsp basil pesto
  • 4 slices mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp butter, softened
  • A few sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers (optional)

Method
 

  1. Spread pesto on one side of each bread slice. Layer chicken and cheese on two slices, add any extras, then close the sandwiches pesto side down.
  2. Butter or brush the outside of both sandwiches with olive oil.
  3. Grill in a panini press or in a hot skillet with a weight for about 3-4 minutes per side, until bread is deep golden and cheese is melted.
  4. Slice diagonally and serve right away.

Notes

If the cheese is not fully melted but the bread is getting dark, lower the heat and cover the pan loosely with a lid for the last minute. A sharp serrated knife is your best tool for cutting without squashing the fillings.