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Italian Chicken Panini

Italian Chicken Panini – Crunchy, Cheesy Delight at Home

The Italian Chicken Panini is a quick, easy, and customizable sandwich perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Panini
  • 2 slices Italian Bread Substitution: Try ciabatta or focaccia for a different twist.
  • 1/4 cup Pesto Substitution: Aioli or fresh basil can give your panini a fresh spin.
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken Breast Pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken works wonders for a quick meal.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Slice them thinly for even layering.
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers Don’t forget to drain them well to keep your panini from getting soggy.
  • 1 cup Low Moisture Mozzarella Choose low moisture to ensure a perfect grilled texture.
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray Essential for preventing sticking during the grilling process.

Equipment

  • Panini press

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Chicken Panini
  1. Begin by slathering two slices of Italian bread with a generous layer of pesto, ensuring even coverage from edge to edge.
  2. On one slice of the pesto-covered bread, layer half of a cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced, followed by a sprinkle of slivered red onion for crunch.
  3. Add roasted red peppers on top, ensuring they are well-drained to avoid sogginess. Finish this layer with a generous heap of low moisture mozzarella.
  4. Place the second slice of pesto-coated bread on top to complete your sandwich. Press down gently.
  5. Preheat your panini press to a medium-high setting, ensuring it’s hot enough to create a golden crust.
  6. Carefully place your assembled Italian Chicken Panini in the preheated press. Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden-brown.
  7. Once grilled to perfection, remove it from the press, let it rest for a minute, then cut in half and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with additional toppings like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

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