CHICKEN PESTO PANINI

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A simple, fast and very tasty change from your typical sandwich.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 focaccia bread (2 inches thick), cut into fourths
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
4 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese

Steps:

Heat closed contact grill 3 to 5 minutes.
Cut each piece focaccia in half horizontally. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on cut sides of each half. Layer bottom halves with one-fourth of the chicken, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Cover with remaining focaccia halves.
When grill is heated, place sandwiches on grill. Close grill; grill 3to 5 minutes or until focaccia is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1710 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g