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
- Preheat a panini grill.
- Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally.
- Spread each half with a generous layer of basil pesto.
- Layer the bottom halves with equal portions of chicken, bell pepper, onion, and shredded cheese.
- Top each with the remaining focaccia halves to form 4 sandwiches.
- 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.