Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a Creamy Chicken Panini, where tender grilled chicken breast meets gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, and roasted red peppers, all enveloped in crispy toasted ciabatta. This panini is a quick and satisfying option that’s perfect for lunch or dinner, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a delicious sandwich that delivers both taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- olive oil
- butter
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Spread pesto on one slice of bread. Layer with sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, spinach leaves, and roasted red peppers. Top with another slice of bread.
- Butter the outer sides of the sandwich. Grill in a panini press or on a grill pan for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice diagonally and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg