Chipotle Chicken Panini Sandwich (Panera Bread Copycat)
Chipotle Chicken Panini, the ever loved fan favorite with cheddar, bacon, and smoky chipotle aioli, may not be served at Panera anymore but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the beloved sandwich at home!
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 521kcal
Ingredients
- 1 recipe smoky chipotle aioli
- 4 slices chicken breast prepared for scallopini
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or light olive oil
- 8 slices bacon cooked to preferrence
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 beef steak tomato sliced in ¼ inch slices
- Avocado optional
- 8 slices french bread
- softened butter
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a saute pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook chicken breasts, 3 minutes on both sides, or until chicken is cooked through. Set aside on a plate to rest for 3-5 minutes. Slice the cooked chicken breasts width-wise to prep for the sandwiches.
- Preheat your panini press to medium high heat. Spread softened butter over the outside of each piece of bread, then spread the chipotle aioli over the other side of the slices of bread. Stack bacon, chicken, tomato, cheese, and avocado on the aioli side of 4 slices of bread, then top with the other slices. Press in panini press for 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is well toasted.
- Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal