Mexican Chicken Sandwich
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mexican Chicken Sandwich
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Looking for an easy dinner ideas? Then you have to make this Mexican Chicken Sandwich. This sandwich recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor too!
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Ingredients
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken, chicken shredded (about 3 cups)
- 1 can diced green chiles (4 ounces, drained)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 rolls
- 4 lices pepper jack cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced avocado
- Sliced Jalapenos
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, diced green chiles, salsa, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients and flavors.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Slice the rolls in half and place them cut-side down on the skillet or griddle.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the bottom halves of the rolls, pressing it down gently to compact it.
- Place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on top of the chicken mixture on each sandwich.
- Place the top halves of the rolls cut-side down on the skillet or griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet/griddle and add your desired toppings, such as sliced avocado, sliced jalapeños, or fresh cilantro.
- Place the top halves of the rolls on the sandwiches and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any type of rolls you prefer, such as hamburger buns, Kaiser rolls, or even sliced bread.
- You can also heat these in the oven:
- You can also prepare the chicken in a crock pot.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Assemble the sandwiches as directed in steps 1-5, placing the bottom halves of the rolls on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet with the assembled sandwiches in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the rolls are lightly toasted. Remove the sandwiches from the oven and continue with steps 7-8.
- Add 3-4 chicken breasts to a crock pot with the green chiles, salsa and seasonings. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Shred the chicken and then spoon the chicken onto the rolls and top with the sliced cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
1036mg
(43%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1036mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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