How To Make Chicken Pesto Paninis
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 4 slices of provolone cheese
- 8 slices of Italian bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
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While the chicken is resting, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
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Place the bread butter-side down and spread pesto on the other side of each slice.
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Place a slice of provolone cheese on top of the pesto on four slices of bread.
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Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and divide them equally among the four slices of bread with cheese.
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Top the chicken with another slice of bread, pesto-side down.
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Heat a panini press or a skillet over medium heat.
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Place the sandwiches in the press or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is crispy and golden and the cheese is melted.
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Remove the paninis from the press or skillet and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Slice each panini in half and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 530kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 128mg
- Sodium : 986mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 44g
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