Best Chicken Panini

I have a local eatery who makes an amazing flatbread sandwich. This panini is based on their chicken pesto sandwich. I recommend pane turano, or you may use a sturdy sourdough.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 sandwiches
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 10 slices sourdough bread

  • 10 teaspoons butter

  • 1 (22 ounce) package grilled chicken strips

  • 1 (2.5 ounce) package precooked bacon

  • 1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

  • 1 medium avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 1 medium Roma tomato, sliced

  • 5 teaspoons fresh basil pesto

Directions

  1. Heat a panini grill on the highest setting. Brush 2 pieces of bread with butter. Assemble panini with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Lower panini press. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

  2. Carefully separate bread and add in some sliced avocado, tomato, and pesto. Repeat above steps for additional panini sandwiches.

  3. Reassemble sandwiches and cut in half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

683 Calories
40g Fat
37g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 683
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 51%
Saturated Fat 17g 87%
Cholesterol 184mg 61%
Sodium 1815mg 79%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 44g 89%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 328mg 25%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 386mg 8%

* 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.