Chicken Club Panini

Layers of chicken breast, alfalfa sprouts, bacon, tomato, and cheese mingle between slices of French bread to make this chicken club panini.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 637 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• ½ cup alfalfa sprouts
• 1 (8 ounce) package bacon
• 4 thick slices French bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat sandwich press according to manufacturers' instructions.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Place bacon in a separate skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

Step 4

Spread 1 tablespoon butter over the outside of each slice of bread. Spread mayonnaise over 2 bread slices; assemble chicken, bacon, Cheddar cheese, tomato, and sprouts on top. Cover with the remaining 2 slices, buttered side-up. Place sandwiches into the sandwich press; cook until cheese is melted and bread is toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.