Crispy Chipotle Chicken Melt

Ingredients

• 2 cup shredded chicken
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise (For the chicken filling)
• 0.25 cup sour cream (For the chicken filling)
• 1 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (For the chicken filling; use less or more to taste)
• salt (To taste; for the chicken filling)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For the chicken filling)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the chicken filling)
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder (For the chicken filling)
• 1 tsp onion powder (For the chicken filling)
• 0.5 red onion (Finely diced)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (Chopped)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (Listed in the method as part of the chicken mixture and also specified for the sauce)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 0.333 cup sour cream (For the creamy chipotle sauce; source states 1/3 cup)
• salt (To taste; for the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 1 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (For the creamy chipotle sauce; use less or more to taste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 10 sourdough bread (Slices)
• 1 cup avocado (Sliced)
• 1 cup spinach
• 5 slice Monterey Jack cheese
• butter (For toasting the bread)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, the chicken-filling mayonnaise and sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, the lime juice specified in the method, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt.

2. 2

   Fold in the finely diced red onion and chopped cilantro. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning or chipotle level as desired.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce mayonnaise, sauce sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, black pepper, and salt until smooth.

4. 4

   Set the creamy chipotle sauce aside for serving.

5. 5

   Lay out the sourdough bread slices and assemble the sandwiches with the prepared chicken mixture, avocado, spinach, and Monterey Jack cheese. The source does not specify the exact layering order.

6. 6

   Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter for toasting the bread.

7. 7

   Cook the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat slightly if the bread browns too quickly.

9. 9

   Slice the sandwiches and serve warm with the creamy chipotle sauce.

Notes

The written method includes lime juice in the chicken mixture, although lime juice is listed under the sauce ingredients; this extraction follows the method and includes lime juice in both components. The exact sandwich layering order is not specified. Butter quantity is not provided.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• sandwich
• chicken
• spicy
• chipotle
• skillet
• quick meal