Southwest Chicken Panini

Southwest Chicken Panini

Like Lean Cuisine’s® panini sandwich, but don’t like the price? Here’s our homemade version.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
2 sandwiches
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (1.06 ounce) package mesquite marinade
  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ medium green bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ medium onion, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons salted butter, softened
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Step 1
Whisk water, vegetable oil, and marinade mix together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, or overnight.

Step 2
Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 4
Place chicken on the preheated grill, close the lid, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5
While chicken is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 6
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Assemble 2 sandwiches by layering Monterey Jack cheese, vegetables, and chicken between the unbuttered sides of the bread.

Step 7
Place sandwiches on the grill, close the lid, and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

I use the mesquite marinade by McCormick(R).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

808
Calories
50g
Fat
49g
Carbs
44g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 808
% Daily Value *
Total Fat50g 64%
Saturated Fat16g 82%
Cholesterol113mg 38%
Sodium3016mg 131%
Total Carbohydrate49g 18%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars8g
Protein44g
Vitamin C64mg 320%
Calcium363mg 28%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium449mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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