Tubby'S Pesto Panini Recipe

Name: Tubby'S Pesto Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 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); 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

Servings: persons

1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 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)
1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
2
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.
3
Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Do not turn off grill.
4
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.
5
Grill sandwiches until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side.

1283

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, and more.

Yes, Tubby'S Pesto Panini falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tubby'S Pesto Panini

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