Italian Chicken Panini Recipe

straight on shot of Italian chicken panini halves on plate topped with basil

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: chicken panini, italian panini

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 586kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Anne

Italian Chicken Panini Recipe - Crusty bread filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, roasted red pepper, shredded chicken and lots and lots of garlicky pesto.

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Equipment

Panini Press

Ingredients

4 slices Italian bread , thickly sliced
2 tablespoons pesto
1 chicken breast , cooked and sliced in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons red onion , slivered
1/4 cup roasted red peppers , thinly sliced
4 ounces low moisture, part skim mozzarella , shredded or thinly sliced
Cooking Spray

Instructions

Slather two slices of 4 slices Italian bread evenly with 2 tablespoons pesto.
Top each with one half of the chicken breast and then evenly divide the sliced 2 tablespoons red onion, sliced 1/4 cup roasted red peppers and sliced or shredded 4 ounces low moisture, part skim mozzarella . Top each with another piece of chosen bread.
Heat the panini press and coat with the cooking spray.
Place the sandwiches inside to press and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side. Time will vary on the thickness of your bread and the press.
When sandwich is heated though and the cheese is melted, remove and with a swift hack, chop in half. Serve while hot.
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Notes

If you don't want to use a whole chicken breast, you can use precooked chicken, a chicken cutlet or even homemade shredded chicken or a store bought rotisserie chicken.

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