Italian Chicken Panini

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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Italian Chicken Panini

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

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
Directions :

  1. Slather two slices of 4 slices Italian bread evenly with 2 tablespoons pesto.

  2. 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.

  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.

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