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Italian Chicken Panini

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By Arlene Cummings
Created May 3, 2011
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With the addition of classic ingredients like pesto, prosciutto and mozzarella, you can elevate a traditional chicken sandwich into an Italian work of art.

Italian Chicken Panini

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 1
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 slices bread
  • 2 slices cooked oven roasted chicken
  • 2 slices prosciutto
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 slices roasted red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spread pesto and mayonnaise on one slice of bread. Layer meats, cheese, and peppers to make a sandwich. Top with second slice of bread.
  • Step 
    2
    Spread top bread slice with half of butter.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. When pan is hot, place sandwich butter-side down. Top with a brick covered in foil or another pan and press down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Butter top bread slice with remaining butter before turning over panini.
  • Step 
    4
    Grill and press for another minute or two until panini is toasted and cheese is melted.

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