Side Pannel
Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Serves: 2 Servings
Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Recipe Submitted by Cassata on 09/30/2014
Category: Sandwiches, Cheese, Grill, Chicken
Ingredients List
- 1 cup cooked chicken (recipe below)
- 10-12 slices of Emmi Le Gruyere
- ½ onion sliced
- 2 tablespoon butter (divided)
- 4 slices of bread
- Shredded chicken
- 1 medium boneless chicken cutlet
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Chipotle Sauce
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce plus 1 tsp. sauce (canned)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- â…“ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. dried dill
- Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
1. To make the chipotle sauce: place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth about 2-3 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and onions, allow to gently cook for 15 minutes or until caramelized.
3. For the shredded chicken:
Heat a small heavy duty pan to medium/high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil, chicken cutlet and salt+pepper. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden in color. After both sides are golden add ¼ cup water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove into a bowl and allow to cool. When cooled shred using 2 forks or with your fingers.
4. To assemble
Place an even layer of cheese on 2 slices of bread. Top with shredded chicken and onions. Drizzle a layer or chipotle sauce (2 teaspoons), then top with more cheese. Top sandwich with the other slice of bread. [br
Heat griddle or pan to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon butter, place sandwich on griddle and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the bread is golden and crispy. Serve warm!
2. Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and onions, allow to gently cook for 15 minutes or until caramelized.
3. For the shredded chicken:
Heat a small heavy duty pan to medium/high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil, chicken cutlet and salt+pepper. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden in color. After both sides are golden add ¼ cup water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove into a bowl and allow to cool. When cooled shred using 2 forks or with your fingers.
4. To assemble
Place an even layer of cheese on 2 slices of bread. Top with shredded chicken and onions. Drizzle a layer or chipotle sauce (2 teaspoons), then top with more cheese. Top sandwich with the other slice of bread. [br
Heat griddle or pan to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon butter, place sandwich on griddle and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the bread is golden and crispy. Serve warm!
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