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Italian Chicken Panini

Italian Chicken Panini: Quick, Flavorful Delight in 10 Minutes

This Italian Chicken Panini is a quick and flavorful delight, perfect for a satisfying meal in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices Italian Bread Thick slices
  • 2 tablespoons Pesto
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken Breast Sliced, rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers Drained well
  • 1 cup Low Moisture Mozzarella Part-skim for lighter option
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray For grilling

Equipment

  • Panini press

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Chicken Panini
  1. Lay out two thick slices of Italian bread on a clean surface. Spread pesto on one side of each slice.
  2. On the unspread side of one slice, layer half a cooked chicken breast, followed by red onion and roasted red peppers. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  3. Cover with the second slice of bread, pesto side down, and press it together.
  4. Preheat your panini press for about 5 minutes and lightly coat the grill plates with cooking spray.
  5. Place the sandwich in the panini press and grill for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Remove the panini, let it rest for a minute, and then slice diagonally to serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For the best experience, ensure roasted red peppers are well-drained and use a panini press for the best texture.

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