TUBBY'S PESTO PANINI

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This sandwich is tasty for lunch or dinner. I experimented and came up with it one night when I wanted to make something quick, easy, and tasty for my girlfriend who loves pesto sauce. Enjoy!

Provided by Tim D

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 36m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons creamy Caesar salad dressing
6 (1/4 inch thick) slices Italian bread with sesame seeds (also known as Scali)
½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
  • Place basil, oil, garlic, Romano cheese, oregano, and pepper into a blender. Blend on high until smooth, adding additional oil if necessary, about 30 seconds.
  • Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Do not turn off grill.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of Caesar dressing onto 2 slices of bread. Top each with lettuce, and an additional slice of bread. Spread the second slice of bread thickly with the pesto. Top each sandwich with a cooked chicken breast, a slice of smoked mozzarella, and the remaining bread.
  • Grill sandwiches until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 522.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

AKINOSHO-OBA BABATUNDE JAMES
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This pesto panini looks amazing!


Mushad Murshid
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I can't wait to try this pesto panini recipe.


Treasure Mitchell
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This pesto panini is perfect for a quick and easy lunch.


troy rei
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I'm always looking for new pesto panini recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


emran hosen
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This pesto panini is a great way to use up leftover pesto.


HASHMI KOKO
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I love that this pesto panini can be made with just a few simple ingredients.


Mahr Haider
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This is my new favorite pesto panini recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Jeanella Wijman
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I've made this pesto panini several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Rampaige Squirrel
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This pesto panini is the perfect lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Samuel Maison
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this panini. The flavors were well-balanced and the bread was perfectly crispy.


Abdulwaheed Badsha
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The pesto panini was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I used store-bought pesto and it still tasted great.


Tutu Makgabo
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I love the combination of pesto and mozzarella cheese. This panini is a great way to enjoy these two flavors together.


Acey Wacey
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This pesto panini was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the bread was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again.