New York (CNN Business) Panera Bread isn't typically on top of people's minds when it comes to dinner. It wants to change that.

The restaurant chain announced Wednesday it's testing out a new a "dinner-centric menu" that consists of flatbreads, bowls and side dishes.

Panera is best known for its bagels, pastries and sandwiches. But dinner sales range between a quarter and a third of its business, and it hopes that the new menu could help grow that part of the day.

Panera's new dinner menu includes flatbreads, bowls and side dishes.

The 10 new menu items are heartier than its lunch fare.

Panera is introducing two new bowls: Teriyaki chicken and broccoli bowl and a pesto chicken bowl. They are both served over a rice and quinoa blend.

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