Italian Chicken Panini

This Italian chicken panini layers leftover chicken, pesto, and mozzarella cheese in between toasted slices of Italian bread for a perfect 10-minute lunch.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 656 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat. Spread olive oil on one side of each bread slice.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Close the grill and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.