Best Grilled Cacciatore Panini Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST CACCIATORE

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced
4 green bell peppers, sliced julienne
4 red bell peppers, sliced julienne
3 cups white mushrooms, cleaned and quarter-cut (about 1 pound)
6 large ripe tomatoes, large dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups tomato juice
3 tablespoons chopped shallots (about 3 to 4)
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 7 to 8 cloves)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 (4 to 5-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
Polenta as an accompaniment, recipe follows
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
8 cups water
2 cups yellow cornmeal
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepot and saute onions, peppers and mushrooms until onions begin to turn translucent and peppers begin to soften. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, shallots, garlic, basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer 45 minutes until medium thickness.
Preheat a grill to high.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until cooked through. Arrange on serving platter and spoon sauce around. Serve with a side of polenta (as you would mashed potatoes), and remaining sauce in a gravy boat.
Saute onion in butter until softened. Add water and stir in polenta. Cook on low heat, stirring often, for about 40 minutes until tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

GRILLED ITALIAN PANINI

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Stuffed with salami, tapenade and roasted peppers, this loaf makes a special lunch, ready in half an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 round loaf (1 pound) unsliced French or Italian bread
4 ounces thinly sliced salami
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, well drained
1/2 cup olive tapenade
4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
Olive oil, if desired

Steps:

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut a circle 1/2 inch from edge of bread, cutting 2 inches down into loaf but not all the way through. Remove center of bread loaf and set aside. Arrange salami inside bread loaf; top with peppers, tapenade and cheese. Place center of bread loaf over filling to fit tightly. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
Cover and grill loaf 4 to 6 inches from low heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted.
Brush olive oil over top of loaf. Cut loaf into 4 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1390 mg

ITALIAN CHICKEN PANINI

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My mother made up this Italian chicken panini recipe and it is delicious.

Provided by Michelle

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Panini Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon pesto
2 slices mozzarella cheese
¼ pound sliced cooked chicken breast

Steps:

Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat. Spread olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
Place one slice of bread, oil-side down, on the preheated grill. Spread 1/2 of the pesto on the bread and put a slice of mozzarella cheese over top. Arrange chicken over the cheese and top with remaining mozzarella. Spread remaining pesto on the other slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich.
Close the grill and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 769.9 mg, Sugar 1 g