Rosemary Smoked Chicken Panini

I like to experiment with my table top grill on panini like sandwiches. This one is easy and tasted awesome! From a TV show special on warm comfort food type meals. Feel free to use what ever method you have available if you dont own a panini press. These are just as good done as a traditionally made grilled cheese in a skillet or griddle but if using this method it helps to weigh the sandwich down with something heavy such as an iron skillet or a brick covered in heavy duty foil.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2  slices  crusty artisan  bread, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
• 1⁄2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2  ounces smoked gouda cheese, sliced
• 4  ounces  smoked chicken breasts, sliced
• 1  tomatoes, sliced thin into 2-3 slices
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely minced
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your panini press to high or use a foreman type grill or do on stovetop in skillet.
2. Lightly brush one side of bread slices with EVOO.
3. Place oiled side down on a work surface and place equal amounts of cheese on each slice.
4. Arrange chicken slices on one slice and tomato slices on the other.
5. Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, salt and pepper.
6. Put two slices together.
7. Place panini in your press and press lightly for about 30 seconds.
8. Continue to bake for 3 minutes until bread is grilled and crispy and cheese is melted.
9. Remove from grill, slice and serve hot.