How to Make Chicken Pesto Paninis - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich recipe? Look no further than these Chicken Pesto Paninis! This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend lunch, and it's sure to please the whole family.

These paninis are packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of tender, seasoned chicken, tangy pesto, and gooey melted cheese. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection before being sandwiched between two slices of cr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 focaccia bread, quartered
  • ½ cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat a panini grill.
  • Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally. Spread each half with pesto. Layer bottom halves with equal amounts chicken, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Top with remaining focaccia halves, forming 4 sandwiches.
  • Grill paninis 5 minutes in the preheated grill, or until focaccia bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Nutrition

    641 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 1076mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 529mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 349mg