Chicken Panini with Spinach and Pesto recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Chicken Panini with Spinach and Pesto

Recipe by Jonathan Waxman This is a fun marriage of a chicken salad sandwich and a crunchy pressed panino.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Panini with Spinach and Pesto

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. prepared pesto
1 1/2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 loaf ciabatta
extra-virgin olive oil
1 c. lightly packed baby spinach
8 slice Swiss cheese, preferably Emmental

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the pesto. Add the chicken and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat a cast-iron griddle or grill pan. Brush both sides of each piece of bread with oil. Spoon the chicken salad onto the bottoms and top with the spinach and cheese. Close the sandwiches and griddle or grill over moderate heat, turning once, until toasted and the cheese is melted, about 7 minutes. Cut the panini in half and serve hot. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipes for leftover chicken.