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Sweet & Spicy Chicken Panini

Prep Time:

5 Minutes

Cook Time:

10 Minutes

Total time:

15 Minutes

Serves:

4

Level:

Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil 

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 

  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread 

  • 8 slices aged white Cheddar cheese 

  • 1 (10 oz.) can Shredded White Chicken in Sweet and Spicy Sauce 

  • 1/2 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced 

  • 2 tbsp. butter, at room temperature

Instructions

In small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté onions for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender and lightly golden. Spread 1/2 tsp mustard on each of 4 bread slices. Layer onion slices, one slice of cheese, chicken, apple slices and remaining slice of cheese over top; cap with remaining bread. Lightly butter sandwiches on the outside. Preheat panini press according to manufacturer’s instructions; grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until toasted and well marked. To serve, cut in half. Tip: Use sweet onion instead of red onion if you prefer a sweeter and milder onion flavor.

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