Main dishes

Southwest Chicken Salad Panini

photo by:kraft

This ooey-gooey chicken panini with a Southwest kick will make you walk away from boring sandwiches forever. Our menu-inspired sammy can even fit into your smart eating plan.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

cups finely chopped cooked chicken breasts

1-1/2

tsp. chili powder

Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing

Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing

slices Italian bread

large tomato, cut into 8 thin slices

KRAFT 2% Milk Singles

Make It

HEAT panini grill.

COMBINE first 4 ingredients.

FILL bread slices with chicken mixture, tomatoes and 2% Milk Singles.

GRILL 3 to 5 min. or until Singles are melted and sandwiches are golden brown.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

If You Don't Have a Panini Grill

Heat grill pan or large skillet on medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 5 min. on each side or until 2% Milk Singles are melted and sandwiches are golden brown on both sides, gently pressing down tops of sandwiches with spatula to flatten slightly as they cook.

Make Ahead

Chicken salad can be prepared in advance. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days. Use to assemble sandwiches just before cooking as directed.

Substitute

Have some leftover turkey? Use it instead of the chicken in these tasty sandwiches.

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Rosiecheex

posted:5/30/2012

I really enjoyed this sandwich. Something different than a regular chicken salad sandwich.

laineyl

posted:5/20/2012

I added about 2 tsp. chili powder and substitued the ranch dressing with non-fat sour cream. Also, since other readers said it was bland, I added corn, blackbean & roasted pepper salsa and fresh spinich. It was delicious! Definately will make again!

Rickpeggysmith

posted:4/17/2012

This recipe sounds so easy and delicious.

m.heckathorn

posted:1/22/2012

I make this everytime I don't know what to cook because I always have the ingredients on hand, and it's so good! I use canned chicken and taco seasoning instead of chili powder and I add chopped onions bc I love onions. It's something easy to keep in mind!

bluedaisy0721

posted:5/1/2011

We don't eat mayo in my house so i substituted sour cream instead, but next time I think we might use a southwest ranch to spice it up a little.

britt0478

posted:2/22/2011

I loved this recipe. I used Cumin instead of chili powder and Provolone cheese. I also used wheat french bread to make a longer sandwich. My husband and I both loved this recipe and continue to make it.

a cook

posted:1/22/2011

It was good but seems like somethings missing. I will add "something" to it next time.

steph_Ham0149

posted:1/3/2011

sauce was a little bland

Kellih28

posted:9/5/2010

Easy to make and very tasty.

a cook

posted:8/11/2010

Used cheddar cheese slices instead and added a little bit of lettuce to give the sandwich some green. The kids and I both thought these sandwiches were great. They kept asking when I was going to make them again! I will soon when I am pressed for time, so easy.