Tubby's Pesto Panini

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!

INGRIDIENT

¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves

¼ 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)

½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce

2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.

Step: 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.

Step: 3

Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Do not turn off grill.

Step: 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.

Step: 5

Grill sandwiches until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 587 calories; protein 32.5g; carbohydrates 20g; fat 41.5g; cholesterol 84.9mg; sodium 522.5mg.

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