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Award Winning Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A smoky chipotle mayo and tender shredded chicken make these grilled cheese sandwiches irresistibly flavorful.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded (see chicken instructions)
  • 10-12 slices Emmi Le Gruyère
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 4 slices bread
  • 1 medium boneless chicken cutlet
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Make the chipotle sauce by combining the chipotle chile, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, cilantro, ground cumin, dried dill, and kosher salt in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth, about 2–3 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Caramelize the onion: heat a small skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter and the sliced onion; cook gently, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cook the chicken cutlet: heat a heavy-duty skillet over medium-high and add 1 teaspoon oil. Season the cutlet with salt and pepper and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  • After browning both sides of the cutlet, add 1/4 cup water, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the cutlet and let it cool slightly, then shred it with two forks or your fingers into about 1 cup cooked shredded chicken.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: spread an even layer of Gruyère on two slices of bread. Top each with the shredded chicken and caramelized onions, drizzle about 2 teaspoons of chipotle sauce on each, then add more cheese and top with the remaining slices of bread.
  • Grill the sandwiches: heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Place a sandwich on the griddle and cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the second sandwich and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Small Skillet
  • heavy-duty skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Forks (for shredding)

Notes

  • Use any good melting cheese if Gruyère is unavailable.
  • Adjust chipotle to taste for desired heat.
  • Caramelize onions slowly for best flavor.
  • Shred chicken while still slightly warm for easier shredding.