Chicken Caesar Panini – Delicious grilled chicken combines with dressing and fresh tomato and lettuce for a perfect sandwich.
Grilled chicken combined with Caesar dressing turns this classic into a lunch sandwich. This panini stuffed with fresh basil and tomato gets grilled to golden brown. Enjoyable and easy lunch.
Paninis are definitely one of my all time favorite lunches. If I could eat a different variety every day it would make me a happy gal. And Caesar salad happens to be one of the best salads known to man on this planet.
So it only makes sense to combine the two. It turned out scrumptious. I can’t see myself eating this every day because well….um.. .it’s loaded with calories. Don’t you just hate those little things?
But, on the days I’m willing to have a few extra in the lunch category I’m definitely willing to spend it on this golden sandwich. It’s so dang good!
Hope you give this chicken caesar panini a try! Or stop over sometime. I’ll make you one on the house. 🙂
Til we meet and eat again,
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P.S. Here’s the panini grill pan I have. I’ve had it for 1 1/2 years. Hubby gave it to me as a Christmas gift. Let’s just say I adore it. At this price it was worth every penny! You can find the Simply Calphalon Nonstick Panini Pan on Amazon.
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Chicken Caesar Panini
Ingredients
- 2 slices ciabatta bread
- 1 Tablespoons Casear salad dressing
- 2 thick slices tomato
- handful fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast 4oz
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat panini griddle over medium heat. Cook chicken breast on the griddle for 5 minutes, flip. Cook for additional 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken. Slice into thin strips. Set aside.
- Brush both slices of bread with olive oil on one side. Sprinkle oiled side with Italian seasoning. Working quickly place oiled side down on hot griddle. Top with grilled chicken and Caesar salad dressing, tomato and basil. (Feel free to reserve basil and tomato for after it comes off the griddle if desired.) Top with the other slice of bread, oiled side up.
- Grill until browned and heated through.Enjoy!
Librarian Lavender says
This looks like such a perfect lunch. I love a great sandwich recipe!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
I agree, this is a great combination of two. Love this panini
Melanie says
Thanks Kathy!
ashley - baker by nature says
WANT! For lunch! TODAY.
Melanie says
Let’s make it happen. 🙂
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
This sandwich looks GOOD! Not to copy everyone else but I would love this for lunch.
Melanie says
Thanks Jessica. We should have a virtual lunch for everyone. 🙂
Nicole @ Cooking for Keeps says
Who cares about calories when something this good is in front of you, I’d never be able to resist!
Melanie says
So true, right? Who’s counting calories, anyway? 🙂
Kelly says
This panini looks awesome Melanie! Love chicken caesar and this sandwich is totally worth indulging on. Wish I could reach in and grab a bite – yum!
Melanie says
Thanks Kelly!
Jamie@Milk 'n' Cookies says
This looks like a perfect lunch — I feel like I could eat this every day! Chicken caesar salads are fantastic, and I love that you turned a classic salad into a panini!
Melanie says
Thanks Jamie! So glad you stopped by!
Pam says
My kind of sandwich – it looks AMAZING!
Melanie says
Thanks Pam!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Loving this simple and easy sandwich for summer! Delicious!
Melanie says
Thanks Julie!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
My sister got a panini maker as a wedding present, and I’m always inviting myself over to make myself a sandwich on it. So good! Love this chicken caesar version, yum!
Melanie says
Definitely try this out over there then. And then put a panini maker on the top of your wish list. Hubby got one for me 2 Christmases ago. I love it!
Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com says
This Chicken Panning looks so yummy.
I would love for you to share this at my T.G.I.F. Linky Party @ MamasBlogCentral.com 🙂 Have a great weekend!!
Consuelo - Honey & Figs says
Paninis for lunch are also a favorite of mine! Especially if it’s a warm chicken panini what we’re talking about! This one looks out-of-this-world amazing! Mmmm THAT CHEESE <3
Have a wonderful weekend Melanie! xx
Melanie says
Thanks Consuelo! I’ve missed you!
Karly says
Over the top amazing! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Melanie says
Thanks Karly!