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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your panini press or a grill pan over medium heat.
Carefully slice the ciabatta bread or panini rolls in half horizontally.
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce evenly onto the inside of each bread half.
Layer the bottom halves of the bread with cooked chicken breast, roasted red peppers, mozzarella slices, and baby spinach leaves.
Place the top halves of the bread on the fillings and gently press down to form a sandwich.
Brush the outside of each panini with olive oil to achieve a golden, crispy exterior when grilled.
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.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
Remove the panini from the heat and let it rest for 1 minute before slicing in half.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 2018 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 101.3 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 955 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 886 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
