Chicken Pesto Grilled Sandwiches Paninis Original Lighter
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistibly savory and wholesome Chicken Pesto Grilled Sandwiches Paninis Original Lighter. Packed with the vibrant flavors of light pesto sauce, tender seasoned chicken breast, fresh spinach, juicy tomato slices, and melty low-fat mozzarella, all nestled between crispy, golden whole-grain bread, this recipe is a lighter take on a classic comfort food favorite. Perfectly pressed on a panini grill or skillet, these easy-to-make sandwiches offer a delightful crunch and oozy goodness in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and boasting a nutritious balance of lean protein, whole grains, and veggies, this recipe is ideal for a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner. Serve with a side salad or fruit for a complete, feel-good meal your family will love! Keywords: chicken pesto panini, grilled sandwiches, healthy sandwich recipe, quick lunch ideas, light pesto recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons Pesto sauce (light or low-fat)
- 8 slices Whole-grain bread slices
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 medium Tomato
- 4 slices Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin, sandwich-sized strips. Season with salt and black pepper.
Lightly spray one side of each whole-grain bread slice with olive oil spray. The oiled sides will become the outer crust of the panini.
Spread 1 tablespoon of light pesto sauce evenly onto the non-oiled side of 4 bread slices.
Thinly slice the tomato into rounds.
Assemble each sandwich: On top of the pesto-spread bread slices, layer a few spinach leaves, a slice of mozzarella cheese, slices of seasoned chicken breast, and a couple of tomato slices. Top each with another bread slice, oiled side facing out.
Place the assembled sandwiches on the preheated panini press or grill pan. If using a grill pan, press down gently with a spatula or weigh down with another pan to achieve grill marks.
Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the paninis from the heat, let them cool slightly, then cut each sandwich in half.
Serve warm with a side salad or fresh fruit for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 4038 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 171.2 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 960 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 928 mg | 20% | |
*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.
