Monday, January 7, 2013

Chicken, Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato, Pesto Panini



Try this amazing sandwich for a satisfying dinner. Pair it with something lower in points like green beans, soup or a nice salad.

serves 4 ( 12 points +)

  • 12 oz. ciabatta bread
  • 12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 T. reduced-fat pesto sauce
  • 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 medium plum tomato, sliced
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced


Cut ciabatta in four equal pieces, then cut each piece open horizontally.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with spray. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Slice chicken thinly.

Spread 1 T. pesto sauce on each sandwich. top with mozzarella, chicken, tomato and red pepper. 
Cook on a panini maker or grill in a frying pan with a heavy object on top of the sandwich to slightly flatten.

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