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Nordstrom Santa Fe Chicken Panini

my copycat version of the Nordstrom Santa Fe Chicken Panini sandwich recipe is so easy and delicious

This is the famous Nordstrom Santa Fe Chicken Panini! I shared their viral Roma tomato basil soup and got lots of requests to recreate this sandwich. This is my copycat version that turned out so flavorful and delicious!

How To Make My Version of the Nordstrom Santa Fe Chicken Panini

Here’s a video of how I made my version of the Nordstrom Santa Fe Chicken Panini! For another tasty and comforting sandwich, check out my Italian Prosciutto Sandwich recipe.

Chicken Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 (6 to 8-ounce) chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as avocado
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Sandwich Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as avocado
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 slices Italian or sourdough bread
  • 6 slices Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Unsalted Butter, at room temperature (for the sandwiches)

Aioli Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste

How To Make The Chicken: Step-By-Step Recipe Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine the chicken spices. Pat the chicken completely dry and coat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Evenly coat all sides with the spice mixture.
  2. Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken into a skillet and cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken, add 1 tablespoon of butter into the skillet, and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from heat and set aside to let rest while preparing the sandwich.

How To Make The Sandwiches: Step-By-Step Recipe Method

  1. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they’re translucent, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the bell pepper and cook until softened and onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

For The Aioli

  1. In a small bowl, combine the aioli ingredients.

Assembling Nordstrom Santa Fe Chicken Panini

  1. To assemble the sandwiches, layer the bread, aioli, chicken, onion and bell pepper mix, cheese, avocado, and the second piece of bread with aioli.
  2. Generously butter the outside slices of the sandwich.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  4. Use a spatula and separate plate to press down and flip if needed.
  5. Serve with Nana’s Viral Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad and enjoy!

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What You'll Need:

Serves 2

For The Sandwiches
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as avocado
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 slices Italian or sourdough bread
6 slices Monterey jack cheese
1 avocado, sliced
Unsalted Butter, at room temperature (for the sandwiches)

For The Chicken
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 (6 to 8-ounce) chicken breasts
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as avocado
1 tablespoon butter

For The Aioli
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon chipotle powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

Make The Chicken
1. In a small bowl, combine the chicken spices. Pat the chicken completely dry and coat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Evenly coat all sides with the spice mixture.

2. Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken into a skillet and cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Flip the chicken, add 1 tablespoon of butter into the skillet, and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from heat and set aside to let rest while preparing the sandwich.

Make The Sandwiches
1. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they’re translucent, about 10 minutes.

2. Add the bell pepper and cook until softened and onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

For The Aioli
1. In a small bowl, combine the aioli ingredients.

Assembling The Sandwiches
1. To assemble the sandwiches, layer the bread, aioli, chicken, onion and bell pepper mix, cheese, avocado, and the second piece of bread with aioli.

2. Generously butter the outside slices of the sandwich.

3. Heat a skillet over medium and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

4. Use a spatula and separate plate to press down and flip if needed.

5. Serve with Nana’s Viral Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad and enjoy!

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