Grilled Chicken Avocado Panini Sandwiches
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Sink your teeth into our irresistible Chicken Avocado Panini recipe, combining tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a burst of flavors grilled to perfection. Get ready for a sandwich sensation!
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Chicken Avocado Panini
Just 20 minutes is all you need to make this delicious Chicken Avocado Panini!
The combination of creamy avocado, lusciously melted mozzarella, vibrant spinach leaves, and succulent garden tomatoes come together perfectly to enhance the grilled chicken breast in this grilled sandwich.
You could substitute rotisserie chicken or off-the-bone chicken breast from the deli counter to save even more time.
For an added burst of flavor, consider opting for peppery arugula or delicate baby power greens as an alternative to baby spinach.
Of course, a panini press is the best tool for preparing this sandwich, but if you don’t have one, you can use a grill pan or large skillet on the stovetop. Use a spatula to press down on the sandwich as it cooks for best results.
Enjoy the grilled chicken panini with chips, French fries, or Sweet Potato Wedges for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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Ingredients Needed For Grilled Chicken Avocado Panini
- Fresh Produce – Avocado, Tomato, Baby Spinach
- Protein – Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Dairy – Mozzarella
- Other Fresh Ingredients – White or Sourdough Bread
- Pantry – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Black Pepper
- Dijon Mustard
The complete list of ingredients with measurements is on the recipe card at the end of this post.
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Equipment Needed For This Recipe
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More Recipes Using Avocado
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is avocado, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Orange Pomegranate Salad with Goat Cheese, Avocado & Pecans
- Taco Stuffed Avocados – A Low-Carb Tex-Mex Dinner Idea
- Cajun Salmon with Avocado Salsa
- Gluten-Free Baked Coconut Shrimp with Avocado-Lime Dip
- Gluten-Free Baked Avocado Fries with Homemade Garlic Dipping Sauce
How Do I Make Chicken Avocado Panini?
The printable recipe card with the full ingredients list and instructions can be found at the end of this post.
Step 1 – Heat Panini Press: Heat your panini press according to the manufacturer’s instructions while you prepare the sandwich.
Step 2 – Add Mustard: Spread one teaspoon of Dijon mustard onto each slice of bread.
Step 3 – Build Sandwich: Top 2 slices of bread with one-half each of the chicken, avocado, tomato, baby chicken, and shredded mozzarella. Add the remaining bread on top to form the sandwich.
Step 4 – Grill Paninis: Brush both sides of the paninis with olive oil and grill in the press for 6-8 minutes (or according to the manufacturer’s instructions) until the bread is golden brown on all sides and the cheese is melted.
Step 5 – Cut & Serve: Remove sandwiches from the press and cut them in half. Serve with fries and/or a choice of side dishes, and enjoy!
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Printable Chicken Avocado Panini Recipe Card
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Chicken Avocado Panini
Grilled to perfection, this Chicken Avocado Panini combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 4 slices white or sourdough bread
- 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 (4-oz/100g) chicken breast, grilled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions while you prepare the sandwich.
- Spread one teaspoon of Dijon mustard onto each slice of bread.
- Top 2 slices of bread with one-half each of the chicken, avocado, tomato, baby chicken, and shredded mozzarella. Add the remaining bread on top to form the sandwich.
- Brush both sides of the paninis with olive oil and grill in the press for 6-8 minutes (or according to the manufacturer's instructions) until the bread is golden brown on all sides and the cheese is melted.
- Remove sandwiches from the press and cut them in half. Serve with fries and/or a choice of side dishes and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 700Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1356mgCarbohydrates: 82gFiber: 11gSugar: 9gProtein: 27g
This site uses Nutritionix to provide estimated nutrition. Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.