Chipotle Chicken Melt

Sauteed chicken breasts topped with chipotle spread, Monterrey Jack cheese, and served on hoagie rolls.

Ingredients -

1 Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce (from small 7 ounce can)
3 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Water
4 (3-ounce) Hoagie Rolls, split lengthwise
4 (4-ounce) Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast Halves, pounded down to ½-inch thickness
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Cooking Spray
4 (1/2-ounce) slices Havarti or Monterey Jack Cheese
2 cups packaged Coleslaw Mix or shredded Cabbage

Preparation:

1. Remove stem and seeds from chile and discard.

2. Chop chile finely and combine with mayonnaise and water in small bowl.

3. Spread mayonnaise mixture on top half of hoagie rolls.

4. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

5. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

6. Add chicken to skillet. Sauté 3 minutes per side.

7. Remove chicken from skillet. Top each chicken breast with cheese.

8. Arrange coleslaw mix on bottom halves of rolls.

9. Top coleslaw with chicken breast and roll tops.

10. Serve immediately.

Sandwich Making Tip

Electric Stand Mixer

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Sandwich Making Tip

Bread Making

Before you start making bread, get all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. Once you start working, you do not want to start running around looking for items you may not have.