Chicken Pesto Panini

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Level: Easy

Serves: 6

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Description

Think that a homemade panini is hard to make? Think again! Layered with chicken, pesto, fresh mozzarella and tomato, this easy recipe will make you a panini addict.

Ingredients

  • 12 slices Artisan Bread, Preferably Roasted Garlic Flavor, About 1 To 1 1/2 Inches Thick
  • ¾ cups Pesto, Or As Needed
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
  • 8 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella
  • Fresh Spinach, As Needed
  • 4  Vine Tomatoes, Sliced
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter

Preparation

For each sandwich, spread pesto on the inside of each slice of bread. On one slice, add chicken, fresh mozzarella and a few leaves of fresh spinach. Top with remaining slice of bread. Spread butter on the outside (both sides).

To cook, use a grill pan or panini press on high heat. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the mozzarella is melted.

Add 2 tomato slices to each panini, then use a serrated knife to cut it in half.

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