Best Chicken Panini

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
Yield:
5 sandwiches
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 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

Step 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.

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

Step 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 Fat40g 51%
Saturated Fat17g 87%
Cholesterol184mg 61%
Sodium1815mg 79%
Total Carbohydrate37g 13%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars3g
Protein44g
Vitamin C6mg 31%
Calcium328mg 25%
Iron3mg 15%
Potassium386mg 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.

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