Chicken Pesto Panini

Name: Chicken Pesto Panini
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; 4 slices sourdough; 3 tbsp pesto; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1 tomato; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken, basil pesto, melted mozzarella, and tomato pressed until crisp, an Italian deli favorite from one pan.

25 min · Beginner · 590 cal · 38g protein · $2.80/serving · American

Quick & Easy High-Protein

25minutes

2servings

590calories

38gprotein

$2.80per serving

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Ingredients (serves 2)

1 chicken breast
4 slices sourdough
3 tbsp pesto
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tomato
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1
Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally into 2 thin cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
2
Cook the cutlets in a skillet over medium-high heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until 165°F. Rest briefly and slice.
3
Slice the tomato. Spread pesto on all 4 bread slices, then layer mozzarella, chicken, tomato, and more mozzarella.
4
Butter the outsides and press in the skillet over medium heat with a heavy pan on top, 3 minutes per side, until crisp and melted.
5
Slice in half and serve hot.