Best 6 Caesar Chicken Paninis Recipes
Are you searching for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor? Look no further than Caesar chicken paninis! These delicious sandwiches are made with tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, all pressed to perfection on a warm panini press. The article features three variations of this classic recipe, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic Caesar chicken panini, made with a traditional Caesar dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese. The second recipe adds a bit of spice with a spicy Caesar dressing and jalapeño peppers. The third recipe is a vegetarian option, made with grilled zucchini and mushrooms instead of chicken. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these flavorful and satisfying sandwiches. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PANINI
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
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.
CAESAR-CHICKEN SALAD PANINI
Is it just us, or is this the most alluring chicken salad panini photo you've ever seen? Perhaps you can even picture your-selfie with one right now....
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat panini grill.
- Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Stir in chicken.
- Place 1 cheese slice on each of 4 bread slices. Top with chicken salad, lettuce and tomatoes; cover with remaining cheese and bread slices.
- Grill 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g
BAKED CAESAR CHICKEN RECIPE
Caesar Chicken is the perfect melt in your mouth chicken recipe! It's creamy, simple, and filled with flavor. This easy chicken recipe only has 4 Ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes. It's one of the absolute BEST chicken recipes out there. This baked caesar chicken is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner ever!
Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375F and spray the inside of an 8" x 11" baking dish with cooking spray.
- If the breasts are uneven thickness, pound them (placed in a Ziploc bag and on a flat surface) to an even ¾"-1" thickness using a meat pounder. Sprinkle the breasts (both sides) with grated Parmesan cheese & freshly ground black pepper, and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together Caesar dressing and sour cream in a small bowl. Pour the Caesar/sour cream mixture over each breasts then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Place the prepared chicken in the oven and bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of one of the middle breasts reads 150°F.
- Turn the oven to broil and broil the breasts an additional 2-4 minutes or until the chicken turns golden brown. It can burn quickly, so watch it closely. When done, a meat thermometer should register 165F when stuck into the thickest part of one of the middle breasts. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and allow chicken to rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
- If desired, garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 52 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 1465 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC CHICKEN PANINI
Grilled sandwich dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Serve these classic chicken Panini topped with cheese, onion, tomato and muffins - perfect for Italian cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with seasoning blend. Place chicken on grill. Close grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar and garlic powder. Spread on English muffin halves. Place chicken on bottoms of English muffins. Top with cheese, onion, tomato and tops of muffins.
- Place sandwiches on grill. Close grill, pressing to flatten sandwiches; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sandwiches are toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
HERBED CHICKEN AND CHEESE PANINI
Pound cooked chicken thin, slide into a pita with cheese and tomatoes, add onion and a sprinkling of fresh herbs, and you've got a winning sandwich.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix butter and herbs until blended; set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside and keep warm. To same skillet, add onion; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove onion from skillet, set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
- Spread generous half teaspoon herbed butter on outside of all of 4 bread halves. Place 2 halves in heated skillet, buttered side down. Top each with 1 slice cheese, 1 chicken breast, half of the onion and sliced tomato, and another slice cheese. Top with remaining pita bread halves.
- Cook about 2 minutes, pressing down with spatula, until bottom is golden brown. Turn; cook about 2 minutes longer, pressing again with spatula, until cheese is melted. To serve, cut each sandwich in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
ITALIAN CHICKEN PANINI
With the addition of classic ingredients like pesto, prosciutto and mozzarella, you can elevate a traditional chicken sandwich into an Italian work of art.
Provided by By Arlene Cummings
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread pesto and mayonnaise on one slice of bread. Layer meats, cheese, and peppers to make a sandwich. Top with second slice of bread.
- Spread top bread slice with half of butter.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. When pan is hot, place sandwich butter-side down. Top with a brick covered in foil or another pan and press down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Butter top bread slice with remaining butter before turning over panini.
- Grill and press for another minute or two until panini is toasted and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use a good quality mayonnaise for the Caesar dressing. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the sandwich.
- If you don't have any Parmesan cheese on hand, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Asiago or Romano.
- To make the sandwich even more flavorful, try grilling the chicken breasts instead of pan-frying them.
- If you're short on time, you can use store-bought Caesar dressing instead of making your own.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to the sandwich, such as bacon, avocado, or sun-dried tomatoes.
Conclusion:
Caesar chicken paninis are a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. They're perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual get-together with friends. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Caesar chicken paninis a try. You won't be disappointed!
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