Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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.
Dinner · Ryan Johnson's Kitchen
Prep 30 min · Cook 10 min · Total 40 min · Serves 2
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
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!