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Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe

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This Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt is a quick and flavorful dinner option featuring shredded chicken mixed with a smoky chipotle adobo sauce, creamy mashed avocado, and melted cheddar cheese sandwiched between toasted sourdough bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this savory sandwich delivers a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and creamy flavors with a delightful crispy crust.

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture

  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 4 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (low-fat), divided

Sandwich Components

  • 1/2 cup mashed avocado (fresh, from one large avocado)
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 4-5 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil) for cooking

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon vinegar until fully combined. This mixture will provide the smoky, tangy flavor base for the chicken.
  2. Mix chicken and cheese: Add 1 cup shredded cooked chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese (1/2 cup) into the sauce. Stir thoroughly to ensure the chicken is evenly coated and the cheese is well distributed throughout the mixture.
  3. Prep the bread: Spread mayonnaise generously onto one side of all four slices of sourdough bread. Place them mayo-side down on a chopping board. Then spread the other side of the bread slices with the mashed avocado, creating a creamy layer that complements the chicken filling.
  4. Assemble sandwiches: Divide the chicken and cheese mixture evenly among two of the avocado-spread bread slices. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the chicken mixture. Top each sandwich with the remaining two bread slices, mayo side up, to seal the ingredients inside.
  5. Cook the sandwiches: Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the sandwiches in the pan carefully and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese melts completely inside.
  6. Serve warm: Remove the sandwiches from the pan and serve immediately while warm to enjoy the melted cheese and flavorful chicken filling at their best.

Notes

  • Use low-fat cheddar cheese to reduce fat content while maintaining flavor.
  • Adjust honey quantity according to sweetness preference.
  • You can substitute sourdough bread with whole wheat or multigrain for added fiber.
  • For a spicier kick, add extra chipotle adobo or some sliced jalapeños inside the sandwich.
  • Ensure low heat when cooking to prevent burning the bread before the cheese melts.

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