Chipotle Chicken Panini Panera: A Flavorful Delight!
A delicious and spicy Chipotle Chicken Panini inspired by Panera, featuring grilled chicken, chipotle sauce, and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 grilled chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 2 slices of ciabatta bread
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill pan.
- Spread chipotle sauce on one side of each slice of ciabatta bread.
- Layer the grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, spinach, and tomatoes on one slice of bread.
- Top with the other slice of bread, sauce side down.
- Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil.
- Place the sandwich in the panini press or grill pan and cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce based on your spice preference.
- This panini can be made with leftover grilled chicken for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg