Description
This grilled chicken panini sandwich recipe is packed with juicy grilled chicken, melty mozzarella, and vibrant pesto on crispy ciabatta. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a flavorful, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again. Keywords: grilled chicken sandwich, chicken panini, easy lunch recipe, cheesy panini, toasted chicken sandwich.
Ingredients
2 slices ciabatta or focaccia bread
1 grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 slices mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 slices tomato
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat your panini press or grill pan.
2. Slice grilled chicken breast, tomato, and prepare all other ingredients.
3. Spread pesto on the inside of both slices of bread.
4. Layer chicken, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese on one slice of bread.
5. Top with the second slice of bread to close the sandwich.
6. Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil or melted butter.
7. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
8. Let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use leftover grilled chicken for a quicker meal.
Ciabatta or focaccia works best for a crisp texture.
For extra flavor, add caramelized onions or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg