Pulled Barbecued Chicken Paninis for Dad!

With just a handful of ingredients, you can make something super special for dad this Father's Day. If you don’t have a Panini press, cook the sandwiches on a stovetop griddle or grill pan. To create the “pressed” sandwich effect, place a heavy skillet on the sandwiches as they cook.

Pulled Barbecued Chicken Paninis with Swiss and Red Onion

Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

Cooking spray
4 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken (such as rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted or grilled chicken)
1 cup barbecue sauce
12 slices sourdough bread (about 1 inch thick)
6 (1-ounce) slices Swiss cheese
1 cup thinly sliced red onion

Coat a Panini press with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. 
Combine the chicken and barbecue sauce in a large bowl and toss to coat the chicken.  Arrange six of the bread slices on a flat surface.  Top each slice with 1 slice of the Swiss cheese, red onion, chicken mixture and the second slice of Swiss cheese.  Top with the second slice of bread.  Place the sandwiches in the Panini press and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts. 

Serves 6

Nutrients per serving: Calories: 466, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 113mg, Carbohydrate: 40g, Protein: 40g, Fiber: 2g, Sodium: 995mg


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