Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches layer juicy chicken with bright basil pesto, sweet red onion, and green bell pepper, all melted together with Monterey Jack on crisp, toasty focaccia. The contrast of herbaceous spread and creamy cheese makes each bite rich yet fresh. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual lunch that still feels a bit special.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the panini grill.
- 2
Slice each focaccia quarter in half horizontally. Spread pesto on each cut side. Arrange equal amounts of chicken, bell pepper, onion, and cheese on the bottom halves. Place the top focaccia halves on to make 4 sandwiches.
- 3
Grill the paninis for 5 minutes on the preheated grill, or until the focaccia is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Calories 563.82 kcal High 28%
- Protein 29.69 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 52.53 g 19%
- Total Fat 26.15 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 9.23 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 78.49 mg High 26%
- Sodium 1150.62 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 2.58 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 392.96 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 365.69 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 22.85 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basil Pesto, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Focaccia Bread. Each serving provides about 563.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Basil Pesto, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Focaccia Bread, Red Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 563.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches healthy?
- Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 563.82 calories and 29.69 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1150.62 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.23 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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