Turkey And Chicken Panini

Sandwich lovers rejoice! This Turkey and Chicken Panini is not your average sandwich! It’s a sandWISH, because after you finish your first one, you’ll WISH you had another!

We are a panini loving family, and we love trying new combinations of ingredients when were concocting something new for the panini press.

This turkey and chicken panini is layers upon layers of delicious flavors and textures making this amazing southwest inspired panini sandwich one you’ll absolutely flip over!

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY AND CHICKEN PANINI      {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
(Makes 5-6 sandwiches)

1 pound sliced turkey breast
1 pound sliced chicken breast
5 slices Swiss cheese
10 slices co-jack cheese
Red onion – sliced thinly
avocado, sliced
1 jar roasted red peppers, sliced (saving the oil the peppers were packed in)
1 (4 oz) can fire-roasted green chilies
3-4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
ground smoked cumin
salt and pepper
10-12 slices multi-grain, whole grain bread (My favorite is from Costco)

-On a foil-lined baking sheet, brush one side of the bread with the roasted red pepper oil.
-Place bread, oil side down on the baking sheet.
-Layer the following:
The sequence is yours. Just make sure you end up with cheese on either side of the bread to act as the “glue”
-1 slice Swiss
-Sliced turkey
-Roasted Red Pepper
-1 slice co-jack
-Sliced Chicken
-Avocado slice
-Fire-roasted chilies
-Smoked cumin, sprinkled
-Sliced red onions
-Roma tomato slices
-1 slice co-jack cheese
-Top with bread and brush the top with more of the roasted red pepper oil.
-Preheat your panini grill and get cooking.
-OR, preheat a large skillet and you can press down your sandwiches with an aluminum foil-covered brick.

Remember when I told you that we are an over-the-top panini loving family? That’s true, we are. 

What I neglected to tell you earlier is that this particular night I was cooking just for my husband and myself. 

Yep, 5 giant, loaded sandwiches, just for 2!  LOL! 

I seriously must see a doctor about the obsession I have for cooking for an army, no matter how many people will be seated at the table!

But, the good news is that we’ve had plenty of delicious leftover sandwiches to grab-and-go during the week. 

It doesn’t get much better than that!!!  Nom-Nom!

Until we eat again,