Description
Craving a quick, satisfying meal with big flavor? This Grilled Chicken Panini Sandwich is everything you want in a hot sandwich—crispy, golden bread, juicy grilled chicken, gooey melted cheese, and bursts of roasted peppers and herbs. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or healthy snack idea, and makes a fantastic addition to your list of easy recipes and food ideas for any time of day.
Ingredients
2 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
2 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
1/4 cup fresh spinach or basil leaves
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or pesto (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep all your ingredients by slicing the chicken, bread, cheese, and veggies. Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium heat.
2. Lay out the bread slices. Layer with cheese, chicken, roasted peppers, and spinach or basil. Add balsamic glaze or pesto if using, then top with the other bread slice.
3. Spread butter or brush olive oil on the outside of each bread slice.
4. Place the sandwich in your panini press or skillet. Grill for 3-5 minutes, pressing gently, until bread is golden and crisp and cheese is melted. Flip halfway if using a skillet.
5. Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a layer of pesto or balsamic glaze inside the sandwich.
You can swap mozzarella or provolone for cheddar, Swiss, or any favorite melting cheese.
Use rotisserie chicken for a fast, easy shortcut on busy days.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich, Lunch, Easy Dinner
- Method: Grilled, Panini Press
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: quick lunch, easy dinner, healthy snack, grilled chicken, panini, sandwich recipe, food ideas