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Pesto chicken panini

Pesto Grilled Chicken Panini

Grilled chicken, pesto, and mozzarella cheese in a crispy panini.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts grilled and sliced
  • 4 slices ciabatta bread
  • 3 tbsp basil pesto
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Spread pesto on the inside of each bread slice.
  2. Layer the sliced chicken and mozzarella on two slices.
  3. Top with the remaining bread to form sandwiches.
  4. Brush the outsides with olive oil.
  5. Press in a hot panini press or skillet until golden and the cheese melts.

Notes

Add roasted red peppers or arugula for extra flavor.