CHICKEN, PESTO, AND OLIVE PANINI

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Excellent blend of flavors. You don't need a panini press or Foreman Grill to make these delicious sandwiches.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pieces flat bread (I use Toufayan brand)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons pesto sauce (I used Pesto or can use store bought pesto)
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
10 leaves Baby Spinach
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cooked chicken breast, sliced (I used leftover grilled chicken)
salt

Steps:

  • On bottom of both bread pieces brush on olive oil.
  • Spread one tablespoon of pesto (or more if you like) on each piece of bread on the top side. So the bottom will have olive oil and the top will have pesto.
  • On the the pesto side on ONE HALF of bread place spinach leaves. Repeat with other bread.
  • On top of spinach place 1/4 of mozzarella. Repeat with other bread.
  • Layer on chicken, olives, tomatoes and 1/4 of mozzarella. Repeat on other bread to make two complete sandwiches. Fold in half with the olive oil side on the outside.
  • Grill on panini press or Foreman Grill.
  • If you don't have these (as I don't) heat grill pan to medium heat. Wash two bricks and cover with foil. Place sandwiches side by side on grill pan. Place foil covered bricks on top. Cook on medium for 4-6 minutes. Turn over and replace bricks. Cook an additional 4-6 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is toasted brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 839.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 28.2

Matthew Brutley
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This panini was delicious! The pesto and olive tapenade were the perfect combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again!


Barbie Perez
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I'm not a big fan of paninis, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pesto and olive tapenade were amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely


Md Mono
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This panini was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The pesto and olive tapenade were the perfect combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be mak


Oba Gold
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I made this panini for lunch today and it was amazing! The pesto and olive tapenade were so flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again!


nerve brack
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This panini was delicious! The pesto and olive tapenade were the perfect combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again!


Pixie Barlow
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pesto was actually really good, and the combination of flavors in this panini was amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was nice and crisp


Irene Mwesh
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This was a great recipe! The panini was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


love power
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I loved this panini! The pesto and olive tapenade were so flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again!


Connie Lynard
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Great recipe! The panini was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Malik g Shahnawaz mslik
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This panini was delicious! The pesto and olive tapenade were the perfect combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again!


SABBIR Ahnaf
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I'm not a big fan of paninis, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pesto and olive tapenade were amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely


Sadia Begum
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This panini was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The pesto and olive tapenade were the perfect combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be mak


josh joe
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I made this panini for lunch today and it was amazing! The pesto and olive tapenade were so flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again!


Rashida Coleman
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This panini was delicious! The pesto and olive tapenade were the perfect combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again!


Jannatul Ferdous Meem
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This panini was a hit with my family! The kids loved the pesto and olive tapenade, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The bread was nice and crispy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!


Gift Vany
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pesto was actually really good, and the combination of flavors in this panini was amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was nice and crisp


Fidelity Media Network
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This panini was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The pesto and olive tapenade really made the sandwich, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Aslam Fakir
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I made this for lunch today and it was delicious! I used sun-dried tomato pesto instead of regular pesto, and it added a nice tangy flavor. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!


Shaharye Khan
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A delightful combination of flavors! The pesto and olive tapenade complemented each other perfectly, and the chicken was juicy and tender. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing the perfect vessel for the fillings. Over