Chicken Caprese Panini
A delightful fusion of juicy chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, layered between crispy Italian bread for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of Italian bread
- 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Tomato slices
- Balsamic glaze
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Panini Press
- Drizzle olive oil on the outer sides of the bread
- Layer sliced chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil on one slice of bread
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the layers and sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Top with the second slice of bread
- Grill in the preheated panini press until golden brown and cheese is melted
- Slice in half and serve warm
Notes
For added flavor, use day-old bread for a better crunch and consider adding roasted peppers or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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