Cheesy and Comforting Chicken Avocado Panini
If there is one thing I missed the most when I went gluten-free it is the bread. Sandwiches are one of my favorite foods, I can have a sandwich every single day for lunch and dinner.
Here is a healthy twist to a classic grilled sandwich.
Creamy avocado, melted mozzarella, fresh spinach, and sliced garden tomatoes perfectly complement the grilled chicken breast in this delicious panini. To save time, you could substitute rotisserie chicken breast or off-the-bone chicken breast from the deli counter. To add a little extra kick, arugula or baby power greens would be a nice alternative to baby spinach.
If you have one, a panini press is the best tool for preparing this recipe. However, a grill pan (or even a large skillet) can also be used. Use a clean heavy cast iron skillet or a spatula to press down on the roll while toasting for best results.
Prep time: Cook Time: Serves
10 minutes 10 minutes 2
Ingredients:
4 slices white or sourdough bread
4 t. Dijon mustard
1 4 oz. chicken breast, grilled and thinly sliced
1 medium avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 c. fresh baby spinach
1 c. mozzarella, shredded
2 t. olive oil
Directions
- Heat the panini press according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Spread one teaspoon of Dijon mustard onto each bread slice.
- Top 2 slices of bread with one-half each of the chicken, avocado, tomato, baby spinach, and shredded mozzarella. Add the remaining bread to the top to form a sandwich.
- Brush the paninis on both sides with the olive oil and grill until the bread is golden-brown on all sides and the cheese is melted, 6-8 minutes or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Remove sandwiches from the press, cut them in half, serve with fries and/or a choice of side dishes and enjoy!