Entrée: United States – Chicken and Spinach Panini

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Chicken and Spinach Panini recipe
Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep 15 min
Cook 10 min
Total 25 min

Ingredients

4 slices whole wheat bread
1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and sliced, about 8 oz (225 g)
2 cups (60 g) wilted spinach
1 / 2 yellow onion, thinly sliced and softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup (4 oz / 115 g) cheddar, sliced or shredded

Instructions

1. Cook and thinly slice the Chicken Breast.  
2. Sauté Yellow Onion and Garlic until softened; add Spinach and wilt.  
3. Assemble sandwiches: layer Chicken, the spinach–onion mixture, and Cheddar between two slices of Whole Wheat Bread.  
4. Press the sandwich in a grill or skillet with a weight until bread is toasted and Cheddar is melted, flipping if necessary.  
5. Slice in half and serve hot.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 2

Calories: 440 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.6 g
Protein: 49.6 g
Fat: 23.7 g
Saturated fat: 12.2 g
Cholesterol: 153 mg
Sodium: 484 mg
Potassium: 546 mg
Calcium: 462 mg
Iron: 2.16 mg
Vitamin A: 329 µg RAE

Generated: 2026-11-06T05:00:46+00:00

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
624
Country
United States
Region
Southern United States
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=624

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!