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Bistro-Style Grilled Poultry & Basil Spread Melt

Bistro-Style Grilled Poultry and Basil Melt

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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.