Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Ingredients
  • 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 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dried dill
  • Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
    Chipotle Sauce
  1. 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.
    2. Shredded Chicken
  2. To make shredded chicken: pressure cook two boneless, skinless chicken breasts in 4 cups of chicken broth
    3. Saute Onion
  3. Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and onions, allow to gently cook for 15 minutes or until caramelized.
    4. To assemble
  4. 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.
  5. 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!