Chicken Pesto Paninis Recipe

Chicken Pesto Paninis Recipe

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 focaccia bread, quartered
  • cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • cup diced green bell pepper
  • cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat a panini grill.
  2. Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally.
  3. Spread each half with a generous layer of basil pesto.
  4. Layer the bottom halves with equal portions of chicken, bell pepper, onion, and shredded cheese.
  5. Top each with the remaining focaccia halves to form 4 sandwiches.
  6. Grill the paninis in the preheated grill for about 5 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 641
Total Fat 29g (38% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat 11g (55% Daily Value)
Cholesterol 61mg (20% Daily Value)
Sodium 1076mg (47% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate 61g (22% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber 4g (16% Daily Value)
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 32g (65% Daily Value)
Vitamin C 18mg (20% Daily Value)
Calcium 529mg (41% Daily Value)
Iron 5mg (28% Daily Value)
Potassium 349mg (7% Daily Value)

* 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 based on available data, and some ingredients may not have full nutrient information.

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