Description
Indulge in a delicious Chicken and Avocado Panini for a satisfying lunch or dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and gooey cheese, all grilled to perfection in a crispy sandwich.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices hearty sandwich bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional fresh spinach or arugula leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard; spread evenly on one side of each bread slice. Layer chicken, avocado slices, and cheese on two of the bread slices. Season avocado lightly with salt and pepper. Add spinach or arugula if using. Top with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side facing in.
- Butter the outsides of each sandwich. Heat a panini press or skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches in the press for 4–5 minutes until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. If using a skillet, cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula. Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra flavor, drizzle chicken with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning before assembling.
- Whole-grain bread can be used for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Panini Press or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
