Description
Sourdough Chicken Pesto Paninis with Roasted Peppers are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy sourdough bread with juicy grilled chicken, aromatic basil pesto, and sweet roasted red peppers. Each bite is a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner, these paninis are easy to make and visually appealing, making them a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 8 slices crusty sourdough bread
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Assemble the panini: spread pesto on two slices of sourdough bread. Layer sliced chicken, roasted peppers, and mozzarella on one slice before topping with the other slice.
- Brush both sides of the sandwich with olive oil. Grill for about 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before slicing diagonally and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg