Chicken Pesto Paninis

Name: Chicken Pesto Paninis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 focaccia bread, quartered; 0.5 cup prepared basil pesto; 1 cup diced cooked chicken; 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper; 0.25 cup diced red onion; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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A delicious mix of chicken, pesto, veggies, and cheese all melted together on flavorful focaccia bread. Simple, fast, and very tasty - a nice change from normal sandwiches.

Recipe by LEAHMCINTYRE

Updated on September 3, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 focaccia bread, quartered
½ cup prepared basil pesto
1 cup diced cooked chicken
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ 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 pesto. Layer bottom halves with equal amounts chicken, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Top with remaining focaccia halves, forming 4 sandwiches.
Grill paninis 5 minutes in the preheated grill, or until focaccia bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

641	Calories
29g	Fat
61g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 641
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g	38%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 1076mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 18mg	90%
Calcium 529mg	41%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 349mg	7%

* 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.