Chicken and Pear Panini

By nicfitz

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• Salt and pepper
• 2 onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 4 dinner rolls

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate. Let cool slightly before thinly slicing.

2. In the same skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden, about 7 minutes. Stir in the pear and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss with the chicken and cheese.

3. Divide the chicken mixture among the rolls. Using a panini press, cook the sandwiches according to the manufacturer’s instructions.