Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini
Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini layers smoky bacon, tender deli chicken, and melty Swiss between crisp ciabatta for a balanced mix of salty, juicy, and creamy flavors. Fresh lettuce and ripe tomato add crunch and brightness, while a swipe of mayonnaise ties everything together. Serve it hot for a quick lunch or an easy weeknight dinner when you want café-style comfort at home.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 15
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 2
Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. On 2 bread slices (mayonnaise sides), divide and layer the chicken, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and bacon in that order. Place the remaining 2 bread slices on top, mayonnaise-sides-down.
- 3
Preheat a panini press over medium-high heat as directed by the manufacturer and coat it with cooking spray. Place the sandwiches inside and cook until heated through and the cheese begins to melt, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Cut the panini in half. Serve right away.
- Calories 420.79 kcal High 21%
- Protein 42.49 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 25.01 g 9%
- Total Fat 19.71 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.93 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.83 mg High 30%
- Sodium 1486.68 mg High 65%
- Dietary Fiber 1.58 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 238.26 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 3.8 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 198.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 37.42 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 5.97 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Ciabatta Bread, Cooking Spray, and Lettuce Leaves. Each serving provides about 420.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Ciabatta Bread, Cooking Spray, Lettuce Leaves, Mayonnaise. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 420.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini healthy?
- Ultimate Chicken BLT Panini has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 420.79 calories and 42.49 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1486.68 mg (65% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.93 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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