Italian Chicken Panini Recipe
User Reviews
4.3
84 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
586 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Italian Chicken Panini Recipe
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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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Ingredients
- 4 lices 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
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Slather two of your chosen sandwich bread evenly with pesto, lots of pesto.
- Top each with one half of the chicken breast and then evenly divide the red onion, red peppers and mozzarella cheese. 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.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
586kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1254mg
(52%)
Potassium
599mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
17.7mg
(20%)
Calcium
331mg
(33%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1254mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 599mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 17.7mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
84 reviews
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