Southwestern Chicken Panini


Southwestern Chicken Panini

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Chicken

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup
    chopped onion
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  • 3 tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 1/2 cup
    red enchilada sauce
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  • 1/4 cup
    pine nuts
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  • 2 tablespoons
    golden raisins
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  • 1 1/2 teaspoons
    finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce plus 1 tsp. adobo sauce
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  • 1 1/2 teaspoons
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1 1/2 teaspoons
    white wine vinegar
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 2 cups
    shredded cooked chicken
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  • 1/2-inch slices Italian country-style bread
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  • 1 cup
    shredded colby and/or Monterey jack cheese
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  • recipe Mango Slaw
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Directions
1.
In a large skillet, cook onion in 1 Tbsp. hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in enchilada sauce, pine nuts, raisins, chipotle chile and sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and cinnamon. Stir in chicken; heat through.
2.
Preheat panini press or cast iron skillet. Brush one side of 4 bread slices with some remaining oil. Turn over; place about 1/2 cup filling on each. Top with 1/4 cup cheese and bread slices; brush with oil.
3.
Place sandwich(es) in panini press and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is golden and cheese is melted. If using a skillet, toast both sides until golden. Serve with Mango Slaw.

MANGO SLAW:
In large bowl whisk together 2 Tbsp. olive oil and 1 Tbsp. lime juice. Add 2 cups finely shredded cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped mango, 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, and salt and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 663, Total Fat 37 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 941 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 36 g, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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