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Lunche for 2

Chicken Pesto Panini

$11.71for 425 minServes 2

Thin chicken, pesto, mozzarella, and tomato are pressed between bread slices until the chicken cooks through and the cheese melts.

Chicken Pesto Panini with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Sandwich bread, 0.25$2.49 each typical0.25$0.60Typical price
Mozzarella, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical3 oz$0.90Typical price
Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical0.3 lb$0.60Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown$5.85

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilVinegar

Not included in the cost.

  • 25 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 2servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.93 per serving$11.71 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts
  • 4 slices white panini bread
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4 slices roma tomato
  • 2 1/2 tbsp basil pesto sauce
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat a skillet or panini press to medium heat.
  2. Cook the chicken in 2 teaspoons oil for 3 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F, then slice it.
  3. Spread pesto on one side of each bread slice and layer on chicken, mozzarella, and tomato.
  4. Brush the outside of each sandwich with the remaining oil.
  5. Press the sandwiches for 3 to 5 minutes until golden and the mozzarella melts.
  6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using.

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