Best 3 Southwestern Chicken Panini Recipes

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that fuses the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with the classic comfort of a panini. Discover a world of zesty spices, tender chicken, and a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through a carefully curated selection of recipes for the ultimate southwestern chicken panini.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PANINI

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The cilantro pesto really makes this sandwich different. This is from Cuisine at Home magazine, and it was a huge hit at our house. Luckily, this made enough of the pesto to make the sandwiches twice!

Provided by JeriBinNC

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

* Puree a can of chipotles in adobo and keep in a jar in the refrigerator.
Process cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice and salt in food processor till minced. Slowly drizzle in oil while machine is running, forming a paste.
Mix mayonnaise, chipotle puree, and sugar in a small bowl.
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.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.3, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 64.8, Sodium 735.1, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 22.5

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PANINI WITH LIME CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

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Make and share this Southwestern Chicken Panini With Lime Chipotle Mayonnaise recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup lime curd
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons diced chipotle chiles in adobo, sauce
12 slices sourdough bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
1 (3 -4 lb) cooked rotisserie-cooked chicken, torn into large pieces
1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
6 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese or 6 ounces havarti cheese, thinly sliced
olive oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine curd, mayonnaise and chipotle chilies.
Spread mayonnaise mixture on one side of each bread slice.
Arrange chicken, red pepper, and cheese on six slices of bread. Top with remaining bread slices. Brush sandwiches lightly with oil.
Grill until bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 108.7, Sodium 1021.9, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 46.7

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PANINI

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Categories Sandwich Chicken

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

Pulse in a Food Processor Until Minced:
2 cups cilantro, leaves and stems, packed
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño, 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

Steps:

Pulse cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt for the pesto in a food processor until minced; scrape down sides of bowl. Drizzle, with machine running, in oil until paste forms. Combine mayonnaise, chipotle, and sugar in a small bowl. 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. Top pesto with cheese, then chicken; place the other two slices of bread on top, buttered side up. Toast sandwiches on both sides.

Tips:

Use a high-quality bread for your panini. A crusty bread, such as sourdough or French bread, will hold up well to the fillings and provide a delicious crunch.
Don't skimp on the fillings. The more fillings you use, the more flavorful your panini will be. Be generous with the chicken, cheese, and vegetables.
Cook your panini over medium heat. This will help to prevent the bread from burning and will allow the fillings to cook through evenly.
Press the panini down with a heavy object, such as a skillet or a panini press. This will help to flatten the sandwich and ensure that the fillings are evenly distributed.
Serve your panini immediately. This is when it will be at its best, with a crispy crust and melted cheese.

Conclusion:

The Southwestern Chicken Panini is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its flavorful combination of chicken, cheese, and vegetables, this panini is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give the Southwestern Chicken Panini a try. You won't be disappointed!

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