Spicy Buffalo Chicken And Blue Cheese Panini Recipe

Name: Spicy Buffalo Chicken And Blue Cheese Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 Spanish onion, sliced into rings; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1/4 cup light garlic cream cheese; 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot(R)); 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons light garlic cream cheese, divided; 4 slices focaccia bread; 2 slices sharp Cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, cut into rings

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 Spanish onion, sliced into rings
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup light garlic cream cheese
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot(R))
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons light garlic cream cheese, divided
4 slices focaccia bread
2 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing
1/2 jalapeno pepper, cut into rings

1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from heat and shred using 2 forks.
3
Mix 1/4 cup cream cheese, hot sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the shredded chicken.
4
Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese over 2 focaccia slices; lay Cheddar cheese on top. Add heaping spoonfuls of shredded chicken mixture. Drizzle blue cheese dressing on top. Cover with onion and jalapeno rings. Top with remaining focaccia slices.
5
Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's instructions. Cook sandwiches until Cheddar cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1/2 Spanish onion, sliced into rings, 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1/4 cup light garlic cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Spicy Buffalo Chicken And Blue Cheese 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.

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Spicy Buffalo Chicken And Blue Cheese Panini

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Variations & substitutions

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