Ingredients

• 4 slices white bread
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Chicken Pesto Panini directions

• 1

  Marinate chicken in garlic, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to the chicken breast.

• 2

  In a sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the pan 10 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and golden.

• 3

  Put the chicken on a plate. Top each piece of chicken with a cheese slice and onion. Spread pesto sauce on both sides of the bread and put the chicken inside the bread to make a sandwich.

• 4

  Grill the panini for 5 minutes or until the bread becomes golden brown.