Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This recipe requires 1 cup of shredded chicken. You can use any type for pre-cooked shredded chicken you may have on hand or you can use my quick and easy recipe for making shredded chicken.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chicken (recipe below)
• 10-12 slices of Emmi Le Gruyere
• 1/2 onion sliced
• 2 tablespoon butter (divided)
• 4 slices of bread
• Shredded chicken
• 1 medium boneless chicken cutlet
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• Chipotle Sauce
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce plus 1 tsp. sauce (canned)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. dried dill
• Kosher salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To 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. 2Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and onions, allow to gently cook for 15 minutes or until caramelized.
3. 3For the shredded chicken:
4. 4Heat 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 1/4 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.
5. 5To assemble
6. 6Place 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
7. 7Heat 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!