TUBBY'S PESTO PANINI

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This sandwich is tasty for lunch or dinner. I experimented and came up with it one night when I wanted to make something quick, easy, and tasty for my girlfriend who loves pesto sauce. Enjoy!

Provided by Tim D

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 36m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons creamy Caesar salad dressing
6 (1/4 inch thick) slices Italian bread with sesame seeds (also known as Scali)
½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
  • Place basil, oil, garlic, Romano cheese, oregano, and pepper into a blender. Blend on high until smooth, adding additional oil if necessary, about 30 seconds.
  • Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Do not turn off grill.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of Caesar dressing onto 2 slices of bread. Top each with lettuce, and an additional slice of bread. Spread the second slice of bread thickly with the pesto. Top each sandwich with a cooked chicken breast, a slice of smoked mozzarella, and the remaining bread.
  • Grill sandwiches until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 522.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Kassidy Rice
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I've never made a pesto panini before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The panini turned out great, and my family loved it!


Abdikhaliif Hh
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This panini was a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if I had used less butter or olive oil.


Harley Wade
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I made this panini for lunch today, and it was so good! The pesto was flavorful, and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey.


Thomas Hemara
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This panini was a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight.


pigga
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I thought this panini was just okay. The pesto was a bit too salty for my taste, and the sun-dried tomatoes were a bit too chewy.


Crystal Coucial
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This panini was delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tang.


Software exchang
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I've never made a pesto panini before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The panini turned out great, and my husband loved it!


Kamta Yadav
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This panini was a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if I had used less butter.


ikem peter
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I made this panini for lunch today, and it was so good! The pesto was flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice touch of sweetness.


Javier V√°zquez
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This pesto panini is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Baconberries Blue
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I thought this panini was just okay. The pesto was a bit bland, and the sun-dried tomatoes were too chewy.


Mwaju Hashuni
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This panini was delicious! I especially loved the pesto, which was so flavorful and creamy.


Tupayel Ahmed
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I've made this pesto panini several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is so flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tang.


Bashar khan
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This pesto panini was a huge hit with my family! The combination of pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese was simply irresistible.