Chicken Pesto Panini: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious Chicken Pesto Panini recipe featuring turkey bacon that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 slices turkey bacon, cooked
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup spinach leaves
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium heat.
- Spread pesto sauce on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer chicken, turkey bacon, mozzarella cheese, and spinach on one slice of bread.
- Top with the other slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Grill in the panini press or skillet until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced tomatoes or avocados.
- Use different types of cheese based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg