Southwestern Chicken Panini Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, packed; 4 garlic cloves; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1/2 lime, juice of; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile puree (*); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; butter, softened; 4 slices bread, 1/2 inch thick; 2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, thinly sliced; 3 ounces rotisserie cooked chicken, torn into pieces

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, packed
4 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/2 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile puree (*)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
butter, softened
4 slices bread, 1/2 inch thick
2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, thinly sliced
3 ounces rotisserie cooked chicken, torn into pieces

1
* Puree a can of chipotles in adobo and keep in a jar in the refrigerator.
2
Process cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice and salt in food processor till minced. Slowly drizzle in oil while machine is running, forming a paste.
3
Mix mayonnaise, chipotle puree, and sugar in a small bowl.
4
Spread each slice of bread with butter on one side. Spread cilantro pesto on the other side of two slices and top with cheese and chicken. Spread the other two slices with the mayo mixture and place on top of the chicken, butter side up. Toast in Foreman grill or in a skillet with a weight on top. (Cook over medium heat. When first side is browned, flip over and cook the other side, weighting again.).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, packed, 4 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped, 1/2 lime, juice of, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Chicken Panini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Chicken Panini

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