Chicken Caprese Pesto Panini
Delight your taste buds with a flavorful Chicken Caprese Pesto Panini. This mouthwatering sandwich features tender chicken, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant pesto, all pressed between slices of crispy bread. With its harmonious blend of ingredients, this panini is a quick and satisfying meal option that's perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Panini press or grill
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 slices of ciabatta bread
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons of pesto sauce
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- 8 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press or grill pan.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- While the chicken is cooking, spread pesto sauce on each slice of ciabatta bread.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the grill and slice it into thin strips.
- Assemble the paninis by layering chicken slices, tomato slices, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves onto two slices of bread.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Place the sandwiches onto the panini press or grill pan and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.
- Serve hot and enjoy the deliciousness!
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Get creative with the ingredients and make it your own!