Cheesy Chicken Melt Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast
• salt (To taste)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp onion powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 2 tbsp oil (Plus more for cooking the chicken)
• 0.5 red onion (Diced)
• 0.5 cup carrots (Boiled and cubed)
• 0.333 cup cabbage (Diced)
• 0.5 cup green onion (Sliced)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Freshly chopped)
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.333 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the filling)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the filling)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder (For the filling)
• salt (For the filling, to taste)
• 20 white bread (20–25 slices)
• 10 cheddar cheese (Slices)
• 10 provolone cheese (Slices)
• butter (For toasting the sandwiches; amount not specified)
• fries (To serve; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the boneless chicken breast in a bowl. Add salt, black pepper powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, and onion powder.

2. 2

   Drizzle the measured oil over the chicken and mix until the pieces are nicely coated.

3. 3

   Heat a pan and add additional oil for cooking. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until fully cooked and spreadable.

4. 4

   Shred the cooked chicken.

5. 5

   In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, boiled and cubed carrots, diced cabbage, sliced green onion, chopped parsley, and diced red onion.

6. 6

   Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika powder, and salt to the bowl.

7. 7

   Mix the filling thoroughly until all ingredients are combined.

8. 8

   Place a layer of chicken filling on one slice of white bread.

9. 9

   Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the chicken filling.

10. 10

    Add more chicken filling, followed by a slice of provolone cheese, and finish with another slice of bread.

11. 11

    Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add some butter.

12. 12

    Place the assembled sandwich in the pan and toast for 3–4 minutes on each side, until the bread is crispy and golden.

13. 13

    Serve the toasted sandwiches with fries and enjoy.

Notes

The source states 20–25 bread slices but 10 slices each of cheddar and provolone, yielding approximately 10 sandwiches. The amount of additional cooking oil and butter is not specified. The source does not provide a specific internal temperature for the chicken; cook it until fully cooked as stated.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• sandwich
• chicken
• cheesy
• stovetop
• toasted
• American
• meal