Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini Sandwich

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients: 4 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or sour cream; 4 4 slices French bread (see note); 4 4 slices Swiss cheese; 1 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (see note); 4-6 4-6 thinly sliced deli ham; Salt and pepper or garlic/herb seasoning - (see note)

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2 sandwiches
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini Sandwich

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

4 4 ounces cream cheese light or regular, softened
1 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or sour cream
4 4 slices French bread (see note)
4 4 slices Swiss cheese
1 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (see note)
4-6 4-6 thinly sliced deli ham
Salt and pepper or garlic/herb seasoning - (see note)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Dijon mustard and mayo (or sour cream) until smooth.
For each sandwich: spread sauce on both sides of the bread (I spread a light coating on the outside of the bread and a more generous dollop on the inside of both pieces). Sprinkle the outside of each piece of bread with a bit of salt and pepper or a garlic/herb seasoning blend and place the pieces of bread seasoning side down.
Continue layering one slice of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese, cooked chicken, a couple slices of deli ham, and a final slice of Swiss cheese. Top with the other slice of bread (seasonings on the outside).
Cook the sandwich on a preheated panini press or on a hot griddle or skillet on the stove until golden and the cheese is melted. If using a skillet or griddle, flip as needed to cook through - you can also weigh the sandwich down with a heavy pan or skillet for a panini-like effect. Serve warm.

Notes

Bread: the options for bread are endless here. You can use homemade or storebought French bread, a sourdough loaf, whole grain bread, etc. I like a moderately soft crust so we aren't tearing our mouths up eating the sandwich.
Chicken: a rotisserie chicken works great here; or this stovetop cooked chicken is a great, quick option. I think this would also be delicious with cooked, breaded chicken strips (maybe cut a little thinner).
Seasonings: the light sprinkle of seasonings on the outside of this sandwich is really tasty and sets this sandwich apart. Salt and pepper will work in a pinch but if you have a garlic/herb seasoning blend that you would use for, say, garlic bread, that would be amazing. We love the sandwich sprinkle seasoning from Penzeys. A homemade option could be a little bit of each of these crushed or stirred together: salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, basil.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Sandwich Calories 997kcal (50%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 62g (124%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 191mg (64%) Sodium 1750mg (73%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 Sandwich
Calories	997kcal	50%
Carbohydrates	77g	26%
Protein	62g	124%
Fat	49g	75%
Saturated Fat	23g	115%
Cholesterol	191mg	64%
Sodium	1750mg	73%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%