Spicy Chipotle Chicken Melt
This cheesy chipotle chicken melt recipe brings the heat with homemade chipotle mayo for a deliciously warm and comforting lunch! Perfect for a little something special when working from home or a fun weekend treat.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ pound raw chicken breast sliced into 1.5-inch long strips
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ½ medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ¼ medium red onion thinly sliced
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 to 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo
- 6 to 8 slices pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Add cooking oil and sliced chicken to a small frying pan and season with chipotle powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a small bowl and set aside. Add more cooking oil to the frying pan, lower heat to medium, and add sliced bell pepper and onion. Sauté until vegetables are slightly softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then add in lime juice and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
- Assemble the sandwiches. First butter the outside of each slice of bread, then assemble as follows: bread, chipotle mayo, a single layer of cheese, peppers and onions, chicken, another layer of cheese, bread.
- Cook until the bottom turns golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully flip the sandwich and cook until the bottom is golden brown, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer chipotle chicken melt to a cutting board, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken - Our crockpot chipotle chicken, rotisserie chicken, or plain, leftover grilled chicken are a great starting point for the chipotle chicken in this sandwich. Instead of starting with raw chicken, shred or chop plain cooked chicken and simply reheat in a frying pan with the seasonings. This will cut down on cook time and simplify preparation.
Make a large batch for meal prep - Even if you’re only making one sandwich for lunch, you can cook up a larger batch of the chicken and veggies to use throughout the week. They’ll stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Then you can enjoy easier chipotle chicken melts every day!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1712mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1986IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 556mg | Iron: 6mg
