Chipotle Chicken Mozzarella Panini
A flavorful panini featuring grilled chicken, gooey mozzarella, and a spicy chipotle mayo, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce + 1–2 teaspoons of the sauce
- 4 gluten-free focaccia buns, or 1 focaccia loaf cut into quarters
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (12–14 oz total), shredded
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 10–12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Blend the chipotle mayo in a mini food processor until smooth.
- Spread the chipotle mayo on the cut sides of each focaccia bun.
- Layer the shredded chicken, tomato slices, red onion, mozzarella, and basil onto the bun.
- Close the sandwiches gently and press to secure the layers.
- Cook the sandwiches in a panini press over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately by slicing the paninis in half.
Notes
Pairs well with sweet potato fries or a vibrant salad. Can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg