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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

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This spicy chipotle chicken avocado melt is a bold, comforting sandwich featuring smoky chipotle chicken, creamy avocado, and gooey jalapeño cheddar on crispy artisan bread. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, it’s a crowd-pleaser for lunch, dinner, or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 slices thick artisan bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or whole grain)
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
  • 1 cup jalapeño cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (for chipotle mayo)
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce (for chipotle mayo)
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Pinch of garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, and salt & pepper. Stir until evenly coated and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder for the chipotle mayo. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  3. Lay out bread slices and spread softened butter on one side of each. Place slices butter-side down for assembly.
  4. Spread chipotle mayo on the unbuttered side of each bread slice. Add a layer of chipotle chicken mixture, then avocado, shredded jalapeño cheddar, red onion (if using), and cilantro (if using).
  5. Close sandwiches with the other bread slices, butter-side out.
  6. Preheat skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
  7. If cheese needs more melting, cover skillet with a lid for 1 minute.
  8. Remove sandwiches to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF bread; for dairy-free, use vegan cheddar and mayo. Don’t overstuff the sandwich for easier flipping. Cook over medium-low heat for best results. Mash avocado to prevent slipping. Keep finished melts warm in a low oven if making a batch. Adjust chipotle for spice preference.

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