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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe (Cafe Style)

Grilled Basil Pesto Chicken Panini

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 rolls Ciabatta rolls Sliced in half
  • 2 cup Grilled chicken breast Cooked and sliced
  • 0.5 cup Basil pesto Store-bought or homemade
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese Sliced
  • 1 whole Tomato Large, sliced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves Washed and dried
  • 2 tbsp Pine nuts Toasted
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Dried

Instructions
 

  • Slice the ciabatta rolls in half horizontally.
  • Spread two tablespoons of basil pesto on the inside of each roll half.
  • Layer the sliced grilled chicken on the bottom half of the rolls.
  • Top the chicken with sliced fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, fresh basil leaves, and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts and Italian seasoning.
  • Close the sandwiches with the top half of the rolls.
  • Grill or press in a panini maker for 4 to 5 minutes until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.