Chicken Pesto Paninis Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Sandwich Recipes. (Chicken Pesto Paninis Recipe). A delicious mix of chicken, pesto, veggies, and cheese all melted together on flavorful focaccia bread. Simple, fast, and very tasty - a nice change from normal sandwiches.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Pesto Paninis Recipe

Ingredients

1 focaccia bread

quartered

½ cup prepared basil pesto

1 cup diced cooked chicken

½ cup diced green bell pepper

¼ cup diced red onion

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Chef John's Sloppy Joes

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a panini grill.

Step 2

Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally. Spread each half with pesto. Layer bottom halves with equal amounts chicken bell pepper onion and cheese. Top with remaining focaccia halves forming 4 sandwiches.

Step 3

Grill paninis 5 minutes in the preheated grill or until focaccia bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Pesto Paninis Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 640.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.4g 65%

Carbohydrates: 60.9g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 29.4g 45%

Saturated Fat: 10.9g 55%

Cholesterol: 61.4mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 604.8IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.2mg 102%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 18mg 30%

Folate: 234.2mcg 59%

Calcium: 528.5mg 53%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 64.7mg 23%

Potassium: 348.8mg 10%

Sodium: 1075.5mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 264.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.