Best 13 Caesar Chicken Paninis Recipes

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Craving for a mouthwatering meal that blends the zesty flavors of Caesar salad with the delectable taste of grilled chicken, enveloped in a warm and crispy panini bread? Look no further! In this comprehensive article, we embark on a culinary journey, exploring tantalizing Caesar chicken panini recipes that will ignite your taste buds. Get ready to discover a harmony of savory chicken, tangy Caesar dressing, crunchy romaine lettuce, and Parmesan cheese, all perfectly encased in a toasted panini. Whether you prefer a classic Caesar panini or an adventurous twist with unique ingredients, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting the ultimate Caesar chicken panini that will leave you utterly satisfied. Let's dive into the world of culinary delights and uncover the secrets of creating this irresistible dish!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAESAR CHICKEN PANINIS



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Looking for an Italian- style sandwich recipe? Then check out these creamy chicken paninis that are ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
4 hard rolls (about 5x3 inches), split
4 slices red onion
1 large tomato, sliced
1/3 cup Caesar dressing
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
4 leaves romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Spray 8- or 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
  • In skillet, place rolls, cut sides down. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes or until toasted. Place chicken on bottom halves of rolls. Top with onion, tomato, dressing, cheese, lettuce and tops of rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

BAKED CAESAR CHICKEN RECIPE



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Caesar Chicken is the perfect melt in your mouth chicken recipe! It's creamy, simple, and filled with flavor. This easy chicken recipe only has 4 Ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes. It's one of the absolute BEST chicken recipes out there. This baked caesar chicken is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner ever!

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 cup Caesar salad dressing ((click for homemade recipe))
½ cup sour cream ((optional))
1-1½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375F and spray the inside of an 8" x 11" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • If the breasts are uneven thickness, pound them (placed in a Ziploc bag and on a flat surface) to an even ¾"-1" thickness using a meat pounder. Sprinkle the breasts (both sides) with grated Parmesan cheese & freshly ground black pepper, and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  • Whisk together Caesar dressing and sour cream in a small bowl. Pour the Caesar/sour cream mixture over each breasts then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Place the prepared chicken in the oven and bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of one of the middle breasts reads 150°F.
  • Turn the oven to broil and broil the breasts an additional 2-4 minutes or until the chicken turns golden brown. It can burn quickly, so watch it closely. When done, a meat thermometer should register 165F when stuck into the thickest part of one of the middle breasts. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and allow chicken to rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • If desired, garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 52 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 1465 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 8-ounces each)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 anchovy, smeared with a fork to a paste
1/2 clove garlic, minced or grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 heart romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces
Parmesan Croutons, recipe follows
Four 12-inch sundried tomato tortillas, toasted with a little oil
1/2 French baguette day-old, crust removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Place the chicken in a shallow dish just large enough to hold them. Whisk the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Pour the oil mixture over the chicken and toss to coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the oil mixture and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Thinly slice the chicken against the grain and set aside.
  • For the dressing: Mix the sour cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire, anchovy, garlic and season with salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • For the sandwich build: Place the sliced chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream Caesar dressing, tomatoes, romaine and Parmesan Croutons in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the bread and Parmesan to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil and mix well. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.

CHICKEN CAESAR FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag Caesar salad kit
1/2 package (about 6 ounces) grilled chicken strips, chopped
1 loaf focaccia bread
Eight 4-inch rosemary stalks
8 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all contents of salad kit and chicken strips. Toss to combine.
  • Cut focaccia loaf in half horizontally. Fill focaccia bread with chicken Caesar salad. Cut focaccia sandwich into 8 portions.
  • Take each rosemary stalk and strip bottom half of the rosemary from the stalk, leaving leaves at top.
  • Insert rosemary skewers through tomatoes.
  • Insert each rosemary-tomato skewer into the top of each sandwich.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PANINI



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This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other chicken panini recipes don't compare!-Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash pepper
4 slices sourdough bread
1/4 pound sliced rotisserie chicken
4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
2 slices smoked part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 slices red onion, separated into rings
4 slices tomato
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread half over two bread slices. Layer with chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, onion and tomato. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over remaining bread slices; place over top. Brush outsides of sandwiches with butter., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 42g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 996mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CAESAR CHICKEN



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I saw this recipe on Copykat.com. Haven't tried it, but since I love Caesar salad and I love any kind of chicken, thought it looked good! *Prep time includes marinating chicken.

Provided by MadzMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup finely crushed seasoned croutons
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
8 romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a zip lock plastic bag, make marinade by mixing together olive oil, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken, seal bag and shake to mix thoroughly and coat chicken.
  • Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour.
  • On shallow plate, mix crushed croutons and parmesan.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and drain; reserve marinade.
  • Add chicken, one piece at a time, to crouton mixture, dredging to coat.
  • Place chicken on greased shallow baking pan; drizzle reserved marinade over chicken Bake at 400 degrees for about 18 min.
  • or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plate, place chicken on lettuce leaves and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 50.8, Sodium 213, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1, Protein 21.3

CAESAR-CHICKEN SALAD PANINI



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Is it just us, or is this the most alluring chicken salad panini photo you've ever seen? Perhaps you can even picture your-selfie with one right now....

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1 green onion, sliced
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
8 KRAFT Slim Cut Mozzarella Cheese Slices
8 slices multi-grain bread
4 small romaine lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, cut into 8 thin slices

Steps:

  • Heat panini grill.
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Stir in chicken.
  • Place 1 cheese slice on each of 4 bread slices. Top with chicken salad, lettuce and tomatoes; cover with remaining cheese and bread slices.
  • Grill 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICHES



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With the addition of mayo and cornichons, half of the marinade turns into a Caesar-esque special sauce to slather on the buns.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Sandwich     Chicken     Fennel     Garlic     Grill/Barbecue     Basil     Pickles     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1/3 cup plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for grill
6 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped cornichons (about 9)
Kosher salt
4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb. total)
4 brioche buns, split
1 medium fennel bulb, halved, thinly sliced, fronds coarsely chopped
1 cup basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • Whisk mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl. Stream in 1/3 cup oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Transfer half of marinade to a small bowl, then whisk in mayonnaise and cornichons; season dressing with salt. Set aside.
  • Season chicken thighs all over with salt and place in bowl with remaining marinade; turn to coat. Let sit at room temperature, turning occasionally, at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 4 hours.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil grate. Grill chicken, turning halfway through, until deeply browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grill buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Transfer to platter with chicken.
  • Toss sliced fennel, fennel fronds, basil, and remaining 2 tsp. oil and 2 tsp. lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread reserved dressing over cut sides of each bun. Assemble sandwiches with buns, chicken, and fennel salad.

CHICKEN PESTO PANINIS



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A delicious mix of chicken, pesto, veggies, and cheese all melted together on flavorful focaccia bread. Simple, fast, and very tasty - a nice change from normal sandwiches.

Provided by LEAHMCINTYRE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 focaccia bread, quartered
½ cup prepared basil pesto
1 cup diced cooked chicken
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a panini grill.
  • Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally. Spread each half with pesto. Layer bottom halves with equal amounts chicken, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Top with remaining focaccia halves, forming 4 sandwiches.
  • Grill paninis 5 minutes in the preheated grill, or until focaccia bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1075.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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A classic chicken salad recipe, featuring crunchy croutons and a creamy, garlic dressing. Ideal for lunch with friends

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium ciabatta loaf (or 4 thick slices crusty white bread)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 large cos or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
1 garlic clove
2 anchovies from a tin
medium block parmesan or Grano Padano cheese for grating and shaving (you won't use it all)
5 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear 1 medium ciabatta into big, ragged croutons or, if you prefer, cut with a bread knife. Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil.
  • Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt if you like (sea salt crystals are best for this). Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.
  • Rub 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, season. Place pan over a medium heat for 1 min, until hot, but not smoking. Lay the chicken on the pan (it will sizzle if it's hot enough) and leave for 4 mins.
  • Turn the chicken, then cook for 4 mins more. Check if it's cooked by poking the tip of a sharp knife into the thickest part; there should be no sign of pink and juices will run clear.
  • Bash 1 garlic clove with the flat of a knife and peel off the skin. Crush with a garlic crusher. Mash 2 anchovies with a fork against the side of a small bowl.
  • Grate a handful of parmesan cheese and mix with the garlic, anchovies, 5 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar. Season to taste. It should be the consistency of yogurt - if yours is thicker, stir in a few tsps water to thin it.
  • Shave the cheese with a peeler. Tear 1 large cos or romaine lettuce into large pieces and put in a large bowl. Pull chicken into bite-size strips and scatter half over the leaves, along with half the croutons.
  • Add most of the dressing and toss with your fingers. Scatter the rest of the chicken and croutons, then drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle the parmesan on top and serve straight away.

BEST CHICKEN PANINI



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I have a local eatery who makes an amazing flatbread sandwich. This panini is based on their chicken pesto sandwich. I recommend pane turano, or you may use a sturdy sourdough.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Panini Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices sourdough bread
10 teaspoons butter
1 (22 ounce) package grilled chicken strips
1 (2.5 ounce) package precooked bacon
1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1 medium avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium Roma tomato, sliced
5 teaspoons fresh basil pesto

Steps:

  • Heat a panini grill on the highest setting. Brush 2 pieces of bread with butter. Assemble panini with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Lower panini press. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully separate bread and add in some sliced avocado, tomato, and pesto. Repeat above steps for additional panini sandwiches.
  • Reassemble sandwiches and cut in half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 184.2 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1814.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN PANINI



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With the addition of classic ingredients like pesto, prosciutto and mozzarella, you can elevate a traditional chicken sandwich into an Italian work of art.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon basil pesto
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 slices bread
2 slices cooked oven roasted chicken
2 slices prosciutto
2 slices mozzarella cheese
2 slices roasted red pepper
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Spread pesto and mayonnaise on one slice of bread. Layer meats, cheese, and peppers to make a sandwich. Top with second slice of bread.
  • Spread top bread slice with half of butter.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. When pan is hot, place sandwich butter-side down. Top with a brick covered in foil or another pan and press down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Butter top bread slice with remaining butter before turning over panini.
  • Grill and press for another minute or two until panini is toasted and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving

TANDOORI CHICKEN PANINI



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The tandoori-style spices in this chicken give it a bold flavor that's so hard to resist. It tastes incredible tucked between pieces of naan, then grilled to make Indian-inspired panini. -Yasmin Arif, Manassas, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
6 green onions, chopped
6 tablespoons chutney
6 naan flatbreads

Steps:

  • Place first 8 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours., Shred chicken with 2 forks. Stir in green onions., Spread chutney over 1 side of each naan. Top chutney side of 3 naan with chicken mixture; top with remaining naan, chutney side down., Cook sandwiches on a panini maker or indoor grill until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. To serve, cut each sandwich in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality mayonnaise for the Caesar dressing; it will make a big difference in the taste.
  • If you don't have a panini press, you can grill the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat.
  • To make the sandwiches even more flavorful, marinate the chicken in the Caesar dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you're using a store-bought Caesar dressing, be sure to taste it before adding it to the sandwiches; some brands can be quite salty.
  • For a vegetarian version of the sandwich, use grilled vegetables instead of chicken.

Conclusion:

Caesar chicken paninis are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying sandwich that the whole family will enjoy.

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