Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of an Italian Chicken Panini, where juicy grilled chicken meets fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers, all nestled between slices of crispy ciabatta. Perfect for a quick lunch or an easy weeknight dinner, this panini offers an explosion of taste with every bite. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a mouthwatering sandwich that?s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 ciabatta rolls
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or panini press to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Slice ciabatta rolls in half horizontally and spread pesto on both sides.
- Layer with roasted red peppers and sliced chicken, then top with mozzarella.
- Grill the assembled panini for 3-5 minutes until the bread is crispy and the cheese melts.
- Let cool slightly before slicing diagonally. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg