Tubby's Pesto Panini

Tubby's Pesto Panini

This sandwich is tasty for lunch or dinner. I experimented and came up with it one night when I wanted to make something quick, easy, and tasty for my girlfriend who loves pesto sauce. Enjoy!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
16 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Calories
587 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
Step 2
Place basil, oil, garlic, Romano cheese, oregano, and pepper into a blender. Blend on high until smooth, adding additional oil if necessary, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Do not turn off grill.
Step 4
Spoon 1 tablespoon of Caesar dressing onto 2 slices of bread. Top each with lettuce, and an additional slice of bread. Spread the second slice of bread thickly with the pesto. Top each sandwich with a cooked chicken breast, a slice of smoked mozzarella, and the remaining bread.
Step 5
Grill sandwiches until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side.
Tubby's Pesto Panini
Tubby's Pesto Panini

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons creamy Caesar salad dressing
  • 6 (1/4 inch thick) slices Italian bread with sesame seeds (also known as Scali)
  • 2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

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