Italian Chicken Mozzarella Panini (Print Version)
Panini with juicy chicken, pesto, mozzarella, and roasted red pepper, pressed between crusty Italian bread.
# Ingredients:
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4 slices Italian bread, thickly sliced
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2 tablespoons pesto
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1 chicken breast, cooked and sliced in half lengthwise
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2 tablespoons red onion, slivered
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1/4 cup roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
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4 ounces low moisture, part-skim mozzarella, shredded or thinly sliced
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Cooking spray
# Directions:
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Slather two slices of Italian bread evenly with pesto.
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Top each slice with one half of the chicken breast, and evenly divide the slivered red onion, roasted red peppers, and shredded mozzarella. Top each with another slice of bread.
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Heat the panini press and coat with cooking spray.
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Place the sandwiches inside the press and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the bread and the press.
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When the sandwich is heated through and the cheese has melted, remove it, chop in half, and serve while hot.
# Notes:
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You can substitute the chicken breast with precooked chicken, chicken cutlets, homemade shredded chicken, or store-bought rotisserie chicken.