Best Chicken Panini

I have a local eatery who makes an amazing flatbread sandwich. This panini is based on their chicken pesto sandwich. I recommend pane turano, or you may use a sturdy sourdough.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 683 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 10 slices sourdough bread
• 10 teaspoons butter
• 1 (22 ounce) package grilled chicken strips
• 1 (2.5 ounce) package precooked bacon
• 1 medium avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium Roma tomato, sliced
• 5 teaspoons fresh basil pesto

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a panini grill on the highest setting. Brush 2 pieces of bread with butter. Assemble panini with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Lower panini press. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Carefully separate bread and add in some sliced avocado, tomato, and pesto. Repeat above steps for additional panini sandwiches.

Step 3

Reassemble sandwiches and cut in half. Serve immediately.