Best Italian Chicken Panini Recipes

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ITALIAN CHICKEN PANINI



Italian Chicken Panini image

My mother made up this Italian chicken panini recipe and it is delicious.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Panini Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon pesto
2 slices mozzarella cheese
¼ pound sliced cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat. Spread olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
  • Place one slice of bread, oil-side down, on the preheated grill. Spread 1/2 of the pesto on the bread and put a slice of mozzarella cheese over top. Arrange chicken over the cheese and top with remaining mozzarella. Spread remaining pesto on the other slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich.
  • Close the grill and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 769.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN PANINI



Italian Chicken Panini image

With the addition of classic ingredients like pesto, prosciutto and mozzarella, you can elevate a traditional chicken sandwich into an Italian work of art.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon basil pesto
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 slices bread
2 slices cooked oven roasted chicken
2 slices prosciutto
2 slices mozzarella cheese
2 slices roasted red pepper
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Spread pesto and mayonnaise on one slice of bread. Layer meats, cheese, and peppers to make a sandwich. Top with second slice of bread.
  • Spread top bread slice with half of butter.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. When pan is hot, place sandwich butter-side down. Top with a brick covered in foil or another pan and press down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Butter top bread slice with remaining butter before turning over panini.
  • Grill and press for another minute or two until panini is toasted and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving

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