Name: Chicken Pesto Panini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 slices of ciabatta bread; 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced; 2 tablespoons pesto; 2 slices of provolone cheese; 1/2 cup fresh spinach or arugula; Olive oil or butter for grilling

Chicken Pesto Panini

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A quick and delicious chicken pesto panini featuring tender chicken, fresh pesto, and melty provolone cheese, all grilled to perfection.

Author: doughgirlbyleaa
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: None

Ingredients

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2 slices of ciabatta bread
1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
2 tablespoons pesto
2 slices of provolone cheese
1/2 cup fresh spinach or arugula
Olive oil or butter for grilling

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Instructions

Preheat the panini maker or grill pan over medium heat.
Spread pesto generously on one side of each ciabatta slice.
Layer sliced chicken, provolone cheese, and spinach or arugula on one slice.
Assemble the sandwich with the second slice, pesto side down.
Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil or butter.
Grill the panini until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Pairs well with a side salad or tomato soup. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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