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.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.85 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinLunchesBack to school
$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
- Heat a skillet or panini press to medium heat.
- Cook the chicken in 2 teaspoons oil for 3 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F, then slice it.
- Spread pesto on one side of each bread slice and layer on chicken, mozzarella, and tomato.
- Brush the outside of each sandwich with the remaining oil.
- Press the sandwiches for 3 to 5 minutes until golden and the mozzarella melts.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using.
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