GARDEN CHICKEN PANINI

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Giardiniera, a pickled vegetable mixture, is available in mild and hot varieties and can be found in the Italian or pickle section of your grocery store. You can also cook the sandwiches on an indoor panini grill.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 packages (12 ounces each) refrigerated breaded chicken breast tenders
1/4 cup butter, softened
8 slices Italian bread
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup giardiniera
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Heat chicken tenders in the microwave according to package directions. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side down, on a griddle or panini grill. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; top with two to three chicken tenders, 1 tablespoon giardiniera and two slices of cheese. Top with remaining bread, butter side up. Cook over medium heat until golden brown, turning once if using a griddle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.