Chicken and Mushroom Panini

Health score
10%
Chicken and Mushroom Panini
45 min.
4
304kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken and Mushroom Panini! This scrumptious main dish comes together in just 45 minutes and serves 4 people, making it perfect for a quick family meal or a casual get-together with friends.

Packed with flavorful ingredients like rotisserie chicken breast, cremini mushrooms, reduced-fat provolone cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, this panini is a delightful twist on the classic sandwich. The savory combination of chicken and mushrooms, sautéed with garlic, creates a rich base that's enhanced by the tangy mayonnaise and sun-dried tomato spread.

To achieve the perfect balance of textures, this recipe calls for a food processor, frying pan, and grill pan. The result is a warm, toasted ciabatta or sourdough bread that cradles the tender chicken and earthy mushrooms, all melted together with gooey provolone.

With a caloric breakdown of 28.8% protein, 58.73% fat, and 12.47% carbs, this Chicken and Mushroom Panini is a satisfying and well-rounded meal. So why not give it a try and treat yourself to a delightful lunch or dinner that's sure to impress?

Ingredients

  • tablespoon capers 
  • ounces chicken breast boneless skinless chopped
  • cups crimini mushrooms 
  • teaspoon garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • ounce provolone cheese reduced-fat
  • 1.5 ounce sourdough bread 
  • tablespoons sun-dried olives packed chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add mushrooms and garlic to pan; saut 3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
  3. Remove from heat; set aside.
  4. Combine mayonnaise, tomatoes, and capers in a mini food processor; pulse until well combined.
  5. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture over each of 4 bread slices; top each with 1/4 cup mushroom mixture, 2 ounces chicken, 1 cheese slice, and 1 bread slice.
  6. Heat a large grill pan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  7. Add sandwiches to pan.
  8. Place a cast-iron or other heavy skillet on top of sandwiches; press gently to flatten sandwiches. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until bread is toasted (leave cast-iron skillet on sandwiches while they cook).

Nutrition Facts

Calories304kcal
Protein28.8%
Fat58.73%
Carbs12.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.38
Glycemic Load
4.85
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.080434840658%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
2.63mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:304.21kcal
15.21%
Fat:19.87g
30.57%
Saturated Fat:6.88g
43.03%
Carbohydrates:9.49g
3.16%
Net Carbohydrates:8.66g
3.15%
Sugar:2.3g
2.56%
Cholesterol:61.73mg
20.58%
Sodium:485.11mg
21.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.92g
43.85%
Selenium:35.24µg
50.35%
Vitamin B3:8.08mg
40.41%
Phosphorus:327.23mg
32.72%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
25.78%
Vitamin K:25.21µg
24.01%
Calcium:235.19mg
23.52%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.82%
Vitamin B5:1.6mg
16%
Potassium:514.98mg
14.71%
Copper:0.27mg
13.34%
Zinc:1.84mg
12.25%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.19%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.67%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.97%
Magnesium:35.16mg
8.79%
Folate:30.06µg
7.52%
Iron:1.22mg
6.78%
Vitamin A:300.26IU
6.01%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.51%
Fiber:0.84g
3.35%
Vitamin C:1.98mg
2.4%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.75%
Source:My Recipes