Description
Savor the delightful combination of tender chicken and creamy avocado nestled between crispy ciabatta bread. This Chicken and Avocado Panini is not only quick to prepare but also bursts with flavor, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights or leisurely lunches. Elevate your dining experience and enjoy every bite of this delectable sandwich that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 ciabatta rolls
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or aioli
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, sauté fresh spinach for about 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- While spinach cools, slice ciabatta rolls in half and toast lightly for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Mash avocado with lemon juice and salt in a bowl.
- Spread mayonnaise or aioli on one side of each toasted ciabatta piece. Layer cooked chicken, sautéed spinach, and mashed avocado before topping with the other slice.
- Grill the assembled panini in the skillet for an additional 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg