SLOW COOKER TUSCAN CHICKEN PANINI

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This recipe features slow-cooked chicken which is then used to make a panini sandwich. I clipped this recipe from Redbook magazine and hope to try it soon. This recipe uses chicken thighs, bone-in, but skinless. You can slow cook the chicken up to one day ahead and refrigerated. To grill the sandwich, a panini press, sandwich grill or a stovetop grill pan with a heavy skillet on top can be used.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat (2 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 garlic cloves, flattened with side of knife
4 pieces focaccia bread, halved horizontally (4 4-inch squares , about 1-inch thick, or 8 thick slices white bread)
1 (15 ounce) jar roasted peppers, preferably red and yellow, drained
4 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
olive oil flavored cooking spray

Steps:

For slow-cooked chicken, mix Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper in a small cup.
Brush chicken with olive oil; rub seasoning mixture all over chicken.
Put wine and garlic in a 4 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker; add chicken thighs in a single layer, bone side down.
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 4 hours, or until fork tender.
Remove from cooker; let stand until cool enough to handle (chicken can be cooked up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated).
Remove bones; tear chicken into large pieces.
For the panini: Assemble sandwiches on focaccia with chicken, roasted peppers and provolone.
Spray sandwiches with olive oil cooking spray.
Grill sandwiches in a panini press or sandwich grill, or on a stovetop grill pan with a heavy skillet on top.
Grill sandwiches until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 558.3, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 27.9

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