Easy Italian Chicken Panini with Pesto (20 Minutes)

Easy Italian Chicken Panini with Pesto (20 Minutes)

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Make a crispy Italian chicken panini with pesto and melty mozzarella in 20 minutes. Perfect for a fast lunch or dinner with fresh, bold flavor.

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Cooking tools:

  • Panini press
  • Meat tenderizer
  • Pastry brush
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Spatula
  • Paper towel
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt
  • 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

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