How to Make Best Chicken Panini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken panini is a classic sandwich that never fails to satisfy. With its crispy and toasted exterior, and its gooey and melty interior, it's no wonder that it's a popular option for lunch or a quick dinner. This recipe for the best chicken panini will elevate your sandwich game to new heights, and it's so easy to make that you'll be craving it all the time.

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Ingredients

  • 10 slices sourdough bread
  • 10 teaspoons butter
  • 1 (22 ounce) package grilled chicken strips
  • 1 (2.5 ounce) package precooked bacon
  • 1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Roma tomato, sliced
  • 5 teaspoons fresh basil pesto

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 sandwiches

  • Heat a panini grill on the highest setting. Brush 2 pieces of bread with butter. Assemble panini with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Lower panini press. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully separate bread and add in some sliced avocado, tomato, and pesto. Repeat above steps for additional panini sandwiches.
  • Reassemble sandwiches and cut in half. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    683 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 184mg
    • Sodium: 1815mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 328mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 386mg