Best Smoky Chicken Melt Paninis Recipes

ROSEMARY SMOKED CHICKEN PANINI

Rosemary Smoked Chicken Panini image

I like to experiment with my table top grill on panini like sandwiches. This one is easy and tasted awesome! From a TV show special on warm comfort food type meals. Feel free to use what ever method you have available if you dont own a panini press. These are just as good done as a traditionally made grilled cheese in a skillet or griddle but if using this method it helps to weigh the sandwich down with something heavy such as an iron skillet or a brick covered in heavy duty foil.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 slices crusty artisan bread, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces smoked gouda cheese, sliced
4 ounces smoked chicken breasts, sliced
1 tomatoes, sliced thin into 2-3 slices
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely minced
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Preheat your panini press to high or use a foreman type grill or do on stovetop in skillet.
Lightly brush one side of bread slices with EVOO.
Place oiled side down on a work surface and place equal amounts of cheese on each slice.
Arrange chicken slices on one slice and tomato slices on the other.
Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, salt and pepper.
Put two slices together.
Place panini in your press and press lightly for about 30 seconds.
Continue to bake for 3 minutes until bread is grilled and crispy and cheese is melted.
Remove from grill, slice and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 811.2, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 19.1

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PANINI

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This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other chicken panini recipes don't compare!-Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash pepper
4 slices sourdough bread
1/4 pound sliced rotisserie chicken
4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
2 slices smoked part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 slices red onion, separated into rings
4 slices tomato
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread half over two bread slices. Layer with chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, onion and tomato. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over remaining bread slices; place over top. Brush outsides of sandwiches with butter., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 42g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 996mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SMOKY CHICKEN MELT PANINIS

Smoky Chicken Melt Paninis image

Treat your family to these hot sandwiches for a hearty lunch or casual supper. They can be on the table on 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 large slices sourdough bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
4 oz smoky Cheddar cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup cooked real bacon bits (from 3-oz jar)
6 thin slices tomato
2 thin slices onion, separated into rings

Steps:

Heat panini maker or closed contact grill for 5 minutes. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. On unbuttered side of 2 slices, arrange half of the cheese. Top evenly with chicken, bacon, tomato, onion and remaining cheese. Top with remaining 2 bread slices, buttered sides up.
Place sandwiches on grill. Close grill; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Cut each sandwich in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Panini), Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g