Description
This Italian Chicken Panini recipe is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Packed with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and vibrant veggies, all nestled between crispy bread, this panini is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ciabatta Rolls:
- 4 ciabatta rolls or focaccia bread
Pesto Mayo:
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Pesto Mayo: Mix pesto sauce and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Slice ciabatta rolls, spread pesto mayo on each half. Layer spinach, chicken, red peppers, and cheese on the bottom half. Season and cover with the top half.
- Cook Panini: Heat a panini press or skillet, brush sandwiches with olive oil, and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden and cheese melts. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Try sun-dried tomatoes for a flavor twist.
- If lacking a panini press, use a heavy skillet to press sandwiches while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
