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Bistro-Style Grilled Poultry and Basil Melt
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
5
minutes
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Total Time
15
minutes
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Servings
2
Ingredients
2
whole
Ciabatta rolls
Sliced in half
8
oz
Grilled chicken breast
Sliced
4
oz
Fresh mozzarella cheese
Thickly sliced
1
whole
Tomato
Large, sliced
4
tbsp
Pesto sauce
Store-bought or homemade
0.25
cup
Fresh basil leaves
For garnish
1
tbsp
Pine nuts
Toasted
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or panini press over medium heat.
Spread 1 tablespoon of the basil sauce on each cut side of the ciabatta rolls.
Layer the bottom half of each roll with 2 ounces of sliced mozzarella, half of the sliced tomato, and 4 ounces of the grilled poultry.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves over the meat, then top with the remaining bread halves.
Place the assembled meal on the skillet or press and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted. Serve warm.