CHICKEN SALAD, AVOCADO AND CHEDDAR PANINI

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Chicken Salad, Avocado and Cheddar Panini image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 croissants, halved horizontally
3 cups Leftover Billie's Houdini Chicken Salad, recipe follows
2 cups arugula
2 avocados, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 slices Cheddar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, preferably Concord, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 small Granny Smith apples, finely diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Toasted bread or crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Lay out the croissant halves. On the bottom halves, place 3/4 cup of the leftover chicken salad. Top with a handful of arugula and layer with slices of avocado, tomato and Cheddar. Season with salt and pepper, and top with the croissant tops.
  • Heat a grill pan and a heavy skillet over medium heat. Transfer the sandwiches to the grill pan and set the skillet directly on top, to weight. Grill until the sandwiches are golden and the cheese is melted, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • In a large stockpot over high heat, cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes, then dice.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, yogurt, grapes, almonds, pecans, cranberries, apples and onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on toasted bread or with crackers.

Ariyan Sami
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I'm going to try making this panini tonight. It looks delicious!


Wahab zada
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my panini didn't turn out very well. The chicken salad was dry and the avocado was too mushy.


Mercy Black
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This panini is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love the avocado and cheddar.


Jimmy Jeff
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover chicken.


Eli Prepps
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I've made this panini several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Bondhon Sarkar
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This panini was delicious! I loved the combination of chicken salad, avocado, and cheddar.


SIKE
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this panini was surprisingly good. The avocado and cheddar really made it.


Eddy Dorsty
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The chicken salad was a little bland for my taste, but the avocado and cheddar added a lot of flavor. Overall, I enjoyed this panini.


netra raya
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I love how easy this panini is to make. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.


Pradip Oli
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This chicken salad avocado and cheddar panini was a hit with my family! The flavors all worked together so well, and the panini was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.