Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

This Chipotle Chicken sandwich is what you need if you crave a delicious and filling low calorie lunch!

Perfectly seasoned sliced chicken breast, irresistible creamy avocado slices, savory chipotle mayonnaise, and melted cheese, all held together by crispy bread. Want to know the best part? It’s simple to make at home using everyday ingredients. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tons of Flavor: From the smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to creamy avocado slices, every ingredient is crafted to satisfy your taste buds.
• Versatile: Use rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken thighs, or even large chicken breasts. The recipe adapts to what you have on hand.
• Quick and Easy: Perfect for weeknight dinners or a last-minute lunch idea. Just prep, assemble, and enjoy in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients Needed for Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

Here is a quick look at what you will need. You can find the full measurements in the recipe card below.

• Thinly Sliced Smoked Chicken Breast: Adds that essential protein component with a smoky flavor. Ensure even thickness for better cooking when reheating.
• Avocado: Creamy avocado slices balance the spiciness of the chipotle sauce.
• Bread: Ideal for achieving nice grill marks and a crispy texture. Try some low calorie bread to say on your goals!
• Low fat Shredded Cheese: Melts beautifully, adding that gooey goodness.
• Lite Butter & Olive Oil: For spreading on the side of each slice of bread, ensuring a golden brown crust.
• Lite Mayonnaise and Adobo Sauce: The star components making up the creamy-smoky chipotle mayonnaise.
• Garlic and Lime Juice: Adds a fresh, tangy kick to the flavor profile.
• Salt and Black Pepper (or Kosher Salt): Enhances the overall taste.

See the recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

This is a quick overview of the steps. See the Recipe card below for the rest.

Spread a generous amount of the prepared chipotle sauce on each bread slice. Add a layer of cheese. Arrange the chicken over the cheese and add the avocado. Finish with another sprinkle of cheese before adding the top piece of bread.

Add a small pat of butter to the preheated skillet and allow it to melt. Place one sandwich over the melted butter. Repeat with each of the sandwiches. Allow the sandwiches to grill in the pan until golden.

If needed to help the cheese melt, add a piece of aluminum foil over the sandwiches as they cook.

When the sandwiches are golden on both sides, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and serve warm.

Variations and Substitutions

• Protein Options: Use cooked chicken thighs, deli meat, or even leftover smoky bacon for extra flavor.  
• Cheese Options: Try sharp cheddar, gouda cheese, or peppadew peppers for a unique flavor twist. Just make sure they are low fat or non fat.
• Vegetable Additions: Layer thinly sliced red onions, tomato slices, or creamy slaw for crunch.
• Spice Variations: For a milder option, reduce the chipotle powder or adobo sauce. For more heat, add extra chipotle peppers or cayenne.

Storage

Storing Leftovers – Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days, maintaining the texture and flavors.

Freezing Instructions – You can freeze these sandwiches, fully assembled but ungrilled, in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen on a grill pan or large skillet.

Reheating Instructions – Reheat on a grill pan, panini maker, or in a Dutch oven to restore crispy bread and warm fillings.

FAQ

Recipe Card

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

This chipotle chicken sandwich is a simple recipe packed with flavor from adobo sauce, creamy avocado, and fresh bread!

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 3

Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

• Griddle or skillet
• Plate

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 pound smoked chicken breast thinly sliced
• 1/2 avocado sliced
• 6 slices bread Low calorie
• 1 cup Non fat shredded cheese cheddar
• 4 tablespoons Low fat butter

For the Chipotle Sauce:

• 1/2 cup Low fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Set aside.
• Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat.
• Spread a generous amount of the prepared chipotle sauce on each bread slice. Add a layer of cheese. Arrange the chicken over the cheese and add the avocado. Finish with another sprinkle of cheese before adding the top piece of bread.
• Add a small pat of butter to the preheated skillet and allow it to melt. Place one sandwich over the melted butter. Repeat with each of the sandwiches. Allow the sandwiches to grill in the pan for about 2-3 minutes or until golden. Lift the sandwich and add another pat of butter. Flip the sandwich and place over the melted butter.
• If needed to help the cheese melt, add a piece of aluminum foil over the sandwiches as they cook.
• When the sandwiches are golden on both sides, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and serve warm.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 3768mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 339IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 484mgIron: 1mg

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