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Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese


  • Author: clara
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Balanced

Description

A delicious mashup of grilled cheese and chicken sandwich with a smoky chipotle kick.


Ingredients

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  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 cup cooked chicken (grilled, rotisserie, or leftovers)
  • 1 cup cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or a mix)
  • 3 tablespoons chipotle mayo (or mayo mixed with minced chipotle in adobo)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or oil) for crisping
  • Optional: sliced red onion, pickles, tomato, or baby spinach

Instructions

  1. If your chicken is plain, toss it with chipotle mayo or adobo sauce and a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice and place one slice butter side down in the pan.
  4. Layer cheese, chicken, then more cheese on the bread in the pan.
  5. Spread chipotle mayo on the inside of the top slice of bread and place it on top, butter side up.
  6. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Let it rest for 1 minute before slicing.

Notes

Use medium heat for best results. Customize with preferred toppings and enjoy fresh.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: grilled cheese, chipotle chicken, quick dinner