Lightened Up Chipotle Chicken and Avocado Melts
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Servings
2
Lightened Up Chipotle Chicken and Avocado Melts
Description
Lightened Up Chipotle Chicken and Avocado Melts use sliced chicken breast seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, cooked in olive oil until done and rested before slicing. The sandwich assembly involves layering chipotle sauce, sliced avocado, and chicken between two bread slices, then toasting them in a pan with olive oil or butter until golden brown on both sides. This method yields a sandwich with a crisp exterior and creamy, mildly spicy filling.
The avocado adds a smooth, fresh contrast to the smoky chipotle sauce, while the bread provides a sturdy base for the tender chicken slices. The cooking technique of pan-toasting ensures the bread develops a pleasant crunch without overcooking the fillings. These melts are ideal served immediately to maintain the contrast of textures, and they pair well with simple sides like salad or chips.
Ingredients
- To make the chicken:
- 1 chicken breast sliced in half (butterflied, medium
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- To assemble Melts:
- 4 lices bread Eureka! brand
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- 1 avocado sliced, small
- 4 tablespoons chipotle sauce skinny
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat a large heavy-duty skillet to medium high heat for 2 minutes. Pour 1/2 tablespoon oil into pan and add chicken cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Remove from pan and rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.
- To assemble:
- Heat a heavy-duty pan to medium heat. Add olive oil to pan and place two sliced bread in the pan. Top each slice of bread with 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce, 1/2 sliced avocado, and 1/2 sliced chicken breast. Top with another slice of bread and toast each side for about 1 minute or until golden. Serve immediately. Dip in more chipotle sauce if desired.
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