Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta
A comforting and quick recipe that combines creamy pasta with honey sweetness and black pepper, all tucked inside crunchy panini bread.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta Penne or rotini works well.
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Leftover rotisserie chicken is a great choice.
- 1/4 cup honey Use high-quality honey for the best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Adds creaminess.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Adds richness.
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs Basil and parsley add Mediterranean flavor.
- to taste salt Essential for flavor.
Bread Ingredients
- as needed panini bread Crusty bread or ciabatta works best.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, ensuring it’s al dente for grilling.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the chicken by shredding any leftover chicken or sautéing a fresh chicken breast.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with shredded chicken, honey, black pepper, mayonnaise, olive oil, chopped herbs, and salt. Mix well.
Assembly
- Stuff slices of crusty panini bread with the creamy pasta mixture.
Cooking
- Preheat your panini press or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches until golden and crispy on both sides.
Serving
- Slice the sandwiches in half, serve hot, and enjoy the delightful flavors!
Notes
For best results, avoid overstuffing the sandwiches and ensure even grilling to achieve the desired texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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