Try out our Sun Dried Tomato Panini recipe today! This fast, flavorful dish features crispy bread, grilled chicken, and provolone cheese.

Prep Time 5 Min | Cook Time 10 Min | Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 10 oz sun dried tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto sauce
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 8 slices Italian bread
  • 8 oz provolone cheese
  • 8 oz baby arugula
  • provolone cheese, cubed, for garnish
  • fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

  • Brush chicken breast with two teaspoons of olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes, then flip and continue grilling until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine sun dried tomatoes, pesto, and one tablespoon of olive oil and water (as needed). Mix until smooth.
  • Assemble each sandwich with two tablespoons of sun dried tomato pesto, one grilled chicken breast, provolone cheese slice, arugula, and top with a slice of bread. Using the other two tablespoons of olive oil, brush each side of the panini and place in a panini press for about 5 minutes until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with a toothpick and layer sun dried tomato, cubed provolone cheese, and a basil leaf.
  • Enjoy!

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