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Chicken Pesto Paninis

Chicken Pesto Paninis

Delicious Chicken Pesto Paninis featuring chicken, pesto, veggies, and cheese on focaccia bread. A tasty change from normal sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course sandwich
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 641 kcal

Equipment

  • panini grill

Ingredients
  

Bread and Spread

  • 1 loaf focaccia bread quartered
  • 0.5 cup prepared basil pesto

Fillings

  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat a panini grill.
  • Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally. Spread each half with pesto. Layer bottom halves with equal amounts of chicken, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Top with remaining focaccia halves, forming 4 sandwiches.
  • Grill paninis for 5 minutes in the preheated grill, or until focaccia bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Notes

A quick and tasty sandwich option featuring fresh ingredients and warm, melted cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 32gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1076mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 529mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Chicken Pesto Paninis, easy recipes, focaccia, grilled panini, sandwiches
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