Easy Italian Chicken Panini with Pesto (20 Minutes) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thick
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• 8 slices crusty sourdough or ciabatta bread
• 1/2 cup (120 g) basil pesto
• 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella, sliced and patted dry
• 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick and patted dry
• 12 fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing