Description
Indulge in a delightful Chicken and Avocado Panini that perfectly combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and gooey cheese, all grilled to perfection in a crispy sourdough crust. This easy lunch recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Panini:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or softened butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mayo Mixture: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Panini: Spread the mayo mixture on one side of each bread slice. Layer cheese, chicken, and avocado on two slices, then top with the remaining bread, mayo side in.
- Grill the Panini: Brush the outside of each sandwich with olive oil or butter. Cook in a panini press or skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Add tomato slices or baby spinach for extra freshness.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option.
- If using a skillet, press the sandwich with a heavy pan for a panini effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
