Southwestern Chicken Panini



Southwestern Chicken Panini
Makes: 4 sandwiches
Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 3 minutes to 5 minutes per batch
 
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Southwestern Chicken Panini
ingredients
  • 1/2
    cup chopped onion
  • 3
    Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2
    cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1/4
    cup pine nuts
  • 2
    Tbsp golden raisins
  • 1 1/2
    tsp. finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce plus 1 tsp. adobo sauce
  • 1 1/2
    tsp. packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2
    tsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1/4
    tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2
    cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8
    1/2-inch slices Italian country-style bread
  • 1
    cup shredded colby and/or Monterey jack cheese
  • 1
    recipe Mango Slaw
directions

In a large skillet, cook onion in 1 Tbsp. hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in enchilada sauce, pine nuts, raisins, chipotle chile and sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and cinnamon. Stir in chicken; heat through.

Preheat panini press or cast iron skillet. Brush one side of 4 bread slices with some remaining oil. Turn over; place about 1/2 cup filling on each. Top with 1/4 cup cheese and bread slices; brush with oil.

Place sandwich(es) in panini press and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is golden and cheese is melted. If using a skillet, toast both sides until golden. Serve with Mango Slaw.

MANGO SLAW: In large bowl whisk together 2 Tbsp. olive oil and 1 Tbsp. lime juice. Add 2 cups finely shredded cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped mango, 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, and salt and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.

nutrition facts
  • Servings Per Recipe 4 sandwiches
  • Calories663
  • Total Fat (g)37
  • Saturated Fat (g)10,
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g)18,
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g)6,
  • Cholesterol (mg)86,
  • Sodium (mg)941,
  • Carbohydrate (g)47,
  • Total Sugar (g)11,
  • Fiber (g)4,
  • Protein (g)36,
  • Vitamin C (DV%)42,
  • Calcium (DV%)29,
  • Iron (DV%)21,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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