tubby's pesto panini

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 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)
• 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 thin slices smoked mozzarella

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 36 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
• 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.
• grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. do not turn off grill.
• spoon 1 tablespoon of caesar dressing 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.
• grill sandwiches until the cheese is melted, and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side.