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Italian Chicken Panini Recipe

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

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 586 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

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

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  1. Slather two of your chosen sandwich bread evenly with pesto, lots of pesto.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat the panini press and coat with the cooking spray.
  4. 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.
  5. When sandwich is heated though and the cheese is melted, remove and with a swift hack, chop in half. Serve while hot.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

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

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

% 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.