Easy Pesto Chicken Panini

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 2 (2- to 3-ounce) crusty French rolls
• olive oil
• 2 tablespoons jarred basil pesto
• 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, sliced
• 6 ounces thinly sliced grilled or roasted chicken
• 1 cup baby arugula leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill or stovetop griddle pan.

Slice buns in half. Pick out some of bread from the top and bottom halves to create a slight depression. Brush outsides lightly with oil. Open buns. Spread cut sides with pesto. Top one side with chicken, cheese and arugula. Close buns.

Place on grill or griddle. Grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden and cheese starts to melt.

Calories: 450