Chicken and Roasted Pepper Panini
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Chicken and Roasted Pepper Panini, a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for lunch or a casual dinner. Built on crusty ciabatta bread, this panini is stacked with tender cooked chicken, smoky roasted red peppers, creamy melted mozzarella, and fresh baby spinach. A generous smear of vibrant pesto sauce ties all the flavors together, while a drizzle of olive oil ensures a perfectly golden, crispy exterior. Ready in under 20 minutes, this easy-to-make panini offers gourmet flavors without the fuss, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Serve it warm and watch it become your new go-to sandwich recipe!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Ciabatta bread or panini rolls
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
- 1 handful Baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your panini press or a grill pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Carefully slice the ciabatta bread or panini rolls in half horizontally.
Step 3
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce evenly onto the inside of each bread half.
Step 4
Layer the bottom halves of the bread with cooked chicken breast, roasted red peppers, mozzarella slices, and baby spinach leaves.
Step 5
Place the top halves of the bread on the fillings and gently press down to form a sandwich.
Step 6
Brush the outside of each panini with olive oil to achieve a golden, crispy exterior when grilled.
Step 7
Place the panini in the preheated panini press or grill pan. If using a grill pan, press down gently with a heavy object or another pan to flatten the sandwich.
Step 8
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
Step 9
Remove the panini from the heat and let it rest for 1 minute before slicing in half.
Step 10
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (754g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1408.1 |
| Total Fat 67.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 221.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2018.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.8g | |
| Protein 101.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 19.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 954.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 885.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories