Description
This Chicken Parm Panini combines tender grilled chicken, rich marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and crispy garlic bread for a healthier twist on the classic chicken parmesan. Perfectly pressed for golden crust and gooey cheese, it’s an easy, flavorful lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 4 slices garlic bread or ciabatta rolls
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Olive oil or butter for brushing
Instructions
- Warm marinara: Heat marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Prepare bread: Brush garlic bread slices with olive oil or butter.
- Assemble panini: Layer chicken slices, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and basil on two bread slices. Top with remaining bread.
- Press and cook: Place in a preheated panini press or grill pan. Cook 4–5 minutes until bread is golden and cheese melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve hot, with extra marinara for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Use whole-grain bread for added fiber and nutrients.
- Thinly slice chicken for easier eating and even heating.
- Don’t overload sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Alternate cheeses: Try provolone or fontina for a different flavor profile.
- Storage: Wrap in foil, refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat in press or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilled, Pressed
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Parm Panini, Grilled Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Panini Press Recipes, Chicken Mozzarella Panini, Healthy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich