Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Panini

Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and comforting Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Panini, a fusion of rustic Italian flavors and effortless cooking. Tender shredded chicken, slow-cooked with garlic, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes, creates a rich, savory base that pairs beautifully with fresh spinach and melted mozzarella. Nestled between crispy, olive oil-brushed ciabatta bread, this panini delivers a gourmet twist on a classic sandwich. Perfect for busy days, the slow cooker does the hard work while you enjoy a hands-on finale with a golden, grill-pressed finish. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of easy slow-cooker meals and irresistible Italian-inspired sandwiches.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)
• 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
• 4 pieces Ciabatta bread (cut into panini-sized pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for crisping the bread)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Step 2

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 3

Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices and sun-dried tomatoes.

Step 4

Preheat a panini press or a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Slice the ciabatta bread into panini-sized pieces and lightly brush the outer sides with olive oil (or butter for extra crispiness).

Step 6

On the bottom half of each ciabatta slice, layer shredded chicken, fresh spinach leaves, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Place the top halves of the bread onto the fillings to create a sandwich.

Step 8

Cook the sandwiches on the panini press or in the skillet (pressing with a heavy object if using a skillet) until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 9

Slice each panini in half and serve warm. Enjoy your Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Panini!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1270.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2782.3

Total Fat 104.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 446.7mg	0%
Sodium 6647.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 188.2g	0%

Vitamin D 45.7IU	0%
Calcium 1077.9mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 3648.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 27.2%

Carbs: 38.9%