Chipotle Chicken Panini Sandwich {Panera Bread Copycat}
The original Chipotle Chicken Panini Sandwich, like the one Panera Bread, used to grill before it got discontinued. Pull out your panini press and layer your bread with pulled chicken, smoky bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and the best homemade chipotle sauce any sandwich recipe should have when made with bacon!
Equipment
- Panini press
Ingredients
- 12 oz cooked chicken meat
- 4 slices cooked bacon, (halved)
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tomato, (sliced)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese , (or Monterey Jack and Colby slices)
- 4 tbsp butter, (softened)
Chipotle Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp stone-ground dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp Sweet Hot Mustard with Honey , (Inglehoffer brand)
- 2 tsp chipotle mayo, (kraft brand)
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
Instructions
- Combine the chipotle sauce ingredients and set the mixture aside.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of the chipotle sauce over each slice of bread. Top with 1 slice bacon, chicken breast pieces, sliced tomatoes, and cheese.
- Spread 1/2 tbsp of butter over the outside of each piece of bread and cook in the panini press over the highest grill setting until the cheese melts.
Notes
- Chipotle Mayo Substitute- stir together 1/4 cup regular mayonnaise with 1 Tbsp of adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers.
- Use 4 oz of bacon bits for bacon slices.
- 12 oz of chicken meat is equivalent to 1 chicken breast that is poached and shredded. To make on the stovetop season and simmer the chicken in a saucepan half full of water for 20 minutes.
- Can use 6 oz shredded cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of mayo instead of butter for the bread crust.
Nutrition Facts
Chipotle Chicken Panini Sandwich {Panera Bread Copycat}
Serving Size
1 whole sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
730
% Daily Value*
Fat
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
96
mg
32
%
Sodium
1298
mg
56
%
Potassium
560
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
75
g
25
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
713
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
