CHICKEN-PESTO PANINIS

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What's more delicious and warming than a panini fresh off the grill? Heat up your panini grill pan tonight and whip up these Chicken-Pesto Paninis. This quick and simple sandwich offers big flavor and melted cheesy goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 cup HEINZ Real Mayonnaise
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread, divided
6 ciabatta sandwich rolls (4 inch), split
1 large tomato, cut into 6 slices
6 CRACKER BARREL Provolone Cheese Slices

Steps:

Heat grill to medium heat.
Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Remove from grill.
Heat panini grill. Mix mayonnaise and 2 Tbsp. pesto sauce until blended; spread onto bottom halves of rolls. Top with tomatoes.
Cut chicken diagonally into thin slices; place in medium bowl. Add remaining pesto sauce; mix lightly. Place over tomatoes. Cover with cheese and tops of rolls.
Grill sandwiches, in batches if necessary, 5 to 6 min. or until cheese is melted and outsides of sandwiches are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g