Description
Indulge in a warm, crispy Italian Chicken Panini featuring juicy chicken, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil, all nestled between perfectly toasted ciabatta. This delightful sandwich is easy to make at home and promises an explosion of flavors that will transport you to an Italian café. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a sure crowd-pleaser that’s both satisfying and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat grill or panini press to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Slice ciabatta rolls open and spread pesto inside both halves. Layer with sliced chicken, mozzarella, and basil.
- Grill the assembled paninis for about 4-5 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over sandwiches before serving. Slice diagonally and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg