10 Minute Chicken Caesar Panini

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Chicken Caesar salads are one of my favorite things, and I also LOVE a great Panini.  Why not combine the two things, am I right?  I was right, this Chicken Caesar Panini is super quick to make using rotisserie chicken and so delicious.  You only need a few ingredients to make an incredible panini!

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Panini Press 

I have a cool kitchen gadget I use for these sandwiches, a 5-in-1 Griddler.  It’s a panini press but also a griddle and grill.  It’s awesome I use it for so many things.  I use it multiple times a week, burgers, pancakes, eggs, steaks, chicken, you name it!  When it’s cold out I can grill inside or use the griddle for breakfast!  Pancakes, anyone?

 A panini press works great for this recipe, but if you don’t have one you can just use a skillet.

What should I use for Panini Bread?

You can use any bread you like.  The most common panini breads are a baguette, ciabatta, focaccia, or another thick cut crusty bread like sour dough.  My favorite to use is ciabatta bread.  The outside is nice and crusty and they are perfect sized to top with all the chicken Caesar goodness!

Chicken Caesar Panini

This delicious Chicken Caesar Panini can be made in about 10 minutes and only takes a few ingredients.

How is this panini recipe so quick?

My favorite quick dinner hack is using rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.  Rotisserie chicken is flavorful, juicy and best of all it will save you lots of time!  If you can’t find rotisserie chicken at your grocery store or you just prefer to make your own chicken, you can do that as well.  This recipe is also a great way to use up any leftover chicken you may have.

You need about 1.5 cups of shredded chicken for this chicken panini recipe.

Along with my rotisserie chicken, I am also using coleslaw mix, already cooked bacon and pre made Caesar dressing.  All of these things can be made at home instead of buying them ready to go, but sometimes you need the convenience of a quick dinner!  No shame in my game!

Chicken Caesar Panini Ingredients

• 1.5 c shredded chicken
• 1 c coleslaw mix
• 4 T you favorite Caesar dressing or make your own Caesar dressing at home
• 4 pieces cooked bacon (optional)
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 2 ciabatta rolls
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional- leave out if you don’t like it.)
• shaved Parmesan cheese, as much as you like 🙂

How To Make A Panini?

Making a panini is so easy even though the work panini sounds so fancy.  🙂   Put all your favorite things onto some crusty bread and pop it onto a panini press.  Bam!  You’ve got yourself a panini.

For this Chicken Caesar Panini, this first thing you are going to do is mix together 1 c coleslaw with 2 T of your Caesar dressing and black pepper.  Set aside.

Heat up your panini press to medium high heat.

While your panini press is heating up, assemble your chicken Caesar sandwich. 

Sandwich Assembly
-Spread 1 T Caesar dressing onto each ciabatta roll.

-Top with your thinly sliced avocado.  Half the avocado for each chicken Caesar sandwich.

-Add half the shredded chicken and 2 pieces of bacon to each ciabatta roll.

-Now add half the coleslaw mixture.

-Top with shaves of Parmesan cheese, as little or as much as you like, and the ciabatta top.

Press inside the panini press for 5-8 minutes.

Cut in half and ENJOY!

Chicken Caesar Panini Serving Ideas

This chicken panini recipe is perfect for a quick dinner recipe or an appetizer for your next get together.  One panini serves 2 people, or one if your really hungry! 

For a complete dinner try serving with one of these quick side dishes.

• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries 
• Quick and Flavorful Frozen Vegetables
• Creamy Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

If you try this recipe, please leave a rating and let me know in the comments below.  I hope you love this as much as we do!

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Yield: 2 Paninis

10 Minute Chicken Caesar Panini

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All the flavors of a delicious Caesar salad on ciabatta bread, with bacon and avocado you can't go wrong!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 c shredded chicken
• 1 c coleslaw mix
• 4 T Caesar dressing
• 4 pieces cooked bacon
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 2 ciabatta rolls
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional- leave out if you don't like it.)
• shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Mix together coleslaw, 2 tablespoons of the light Caesar dressing and black pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat up your panini press to medium/high heat.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon light caesar dressing on bottom of ciabatta roll, add half the sliced avocado, half the sliced grilled chicken, 2 pieces of bacon, half coleslaw mixture, top with shaved Parmesan (as much or as little as you like) and the top of the roll. Repeat for the second sandwich.
4. Press inside the panini press 5-8 minutes and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1/2 panini
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 397Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 584mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 18g

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