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Tubby's Pesto Panini

By: Tim D  
"This sandwich is tasty for lunch or dinner. I experimented and came up with it one night when I wanted to make something quick, easy, and tasty for my girlfriend who loves pesto sauce. Enjoy!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
16 Min
Ready In:
36 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons creamy Caesar salad dressing
  • 6 (1/4 inch thick) slices Italian bread with sesame seeds (also known as Scali)
  • 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
  2. Place basil, oil, garlic, Romano cheese, oregano, and pepper into a blender. Blend on high until smooth, adding additional oil if necessary, about 30 seconds.
  3. Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Do not turn off grill.
  4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of Caesar dressing onto 2 slices of bread. Top each with lettuce, and an additional slice of bread. Spread the second slice of bread thickly with the pesto. Top each sandwich with a cooked chicken breast, a slice of smoked mozzarella, and the remaining bread.
  5. Grill sandwiches until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 587 | Total Fat: 41.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by CG 
Everyone in my family loves it. This is better than eating out. MORE

 
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