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Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 4 Gruyere cheese; 1/2 onion; 2 tbsp butter; bread; 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 1 tsp adobo sauce; 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1/3 cups Greek yogurt; 1/4 cups cilantro; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp dried dill; Kosher salt to taste

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Total Time: 40 mins

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Craving a grilled cheese with a twist? My Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich delivers! Tender, flavorful chicken with a hint of smoky chipotle is nestled between perfectly grilled bread and gooey, melted cheese. It’s a savory and satisfying sandwich that’s anything but ordinary.

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Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Author: admin Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner

Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts (shredded)
4 Gruyere cheese (slices)
¹⁄₂ onion (sliced)
2 tbsp butter
bread (Italian or other bread used for grilled cheese)

Chipotle Sauce

1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1 tsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle chile in adobo sauce)
¹⁄₂ cups mayonnaise
¹⁄₃ cups Greek yogurt (plain)
¹⁄₄ cups cilantro (chopped)
¹⁄₄ tsp ground cumin
¹⁄₄ tsp dried dill
Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

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.
Shredded Chicken
To make shredded chicken: pressure cook two boneless, skinless chicken breasts in 4 cups of chicken broth
Saute Onion
Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and onions, allow to gently cook for 15 minutes or until caramelized.
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.
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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Ryan Johnson

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Hello, I'm Ryan, a skilled and enthusiastic amateur cook! I find joy and fulfillment in the kitchen, and find delight in sharing my family creations with others. Keep it delicious!