Chicken Parm Panini:
Chicken Parm Panini combines grilled chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella inside crispy toasted bread.
Ingredients
- 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
- Heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
- Lightly brush both sides of the garlic bread slices or ciabatta rolls with olive oil or melted butter.
- Lay two slices of bread on a work surface. Add a layer of sliced grilled chicken.
- Spoon marinara sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Place mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.
- Add fresh basil leaves if using.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to complete the sandwich.
- Place the assembled Chicken Parm Panini in a preheated panini press or grill pan.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes, pressing gently until the bread becomes golden brown and crispy and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve immediately with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Serve with a green salad, roasted vegetables, or crispy potato wedges.
- For extra flavor, spread a thin layer of garlic butter inside the bread.
- Add sliced tomatoes or roasted red peppers for a fresh twist.
- Use homemade marinara sauce if available.