Southwestern Chicken Panini Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pulse in a Food Processor Until Minced:; 2 cups cilantro, leaves and stems, packed; 4 cloves garlic; 1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped; Juice of 1/2 a lime; Pinch of salt; Drizzle:; 2 T. olive oil; Combine:; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 T. canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced; 1/2 t. sugar; Spread:; 4 slices white or wheat sourdough bread, 1/2; Softened butter; Top Pesto with:; 2 oz. pepper Jack or Havarti cheese, thinly sliced; 3 oz. rotisserie chicken, torn in large pieces

Servings: persons

Pulse in a Food Processor Until Minced:
2 cups cilantro, leaves and stems, packed
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped
Juice of 1/2 a lime
Pinch of salt
Drizzle:
2 T. olive oil
Combine:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 T. canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1/2 t. sugar
Spread:
4 slices white or wheat sourdough bread, 1/2
Softened butter
Top Pesto with:
2 oz. pepper Jack or Havarti cheese, thinly sliced
3 oz. rotisserie chicken, torn in large pieces

1
Pulse cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt for the pesto in a food processor until minced; scrape down sides of bowl.
2
Drizzle, with machine running, in oil until paste forms.
3
Combine mayonnaise, chipotle, and sugar in a small bowl.
4
Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread; spread mayonnaise on the other side of two slices and 1 T. pesto on the other two slices.
5
Top pesto with cheese, then chicken; place the other two slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
6
Toast sandwiches on both sides.

717

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pulse in a Food Processor Until Minced:, 2 cups cilantro, leaves and stems, packed, 4 cloves garlic, 1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped, 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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