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Chicken Enchilada Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Here's how you make Chicken Enchilada Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 12m
  • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (leftover or rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 4 slices of bread (your choice of bread)
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • Optional toppings:
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced avocado
  • Sour cream
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken and red enchilada sauce. Stir well until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.

  • Stovetop Directions:

  • Step 2: Take two slices of bread and spread butter on one side of each slice. Place the bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface or plate.

  • Step 3: Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each slice of bread, covering the unbuttered side.

  • Step 4: Divide the chicken mixture evenly and spread it on top of the pepper jack cheese on one slice of bread.

  • Step 5: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture.

  • Step 6: Carefully place the other slice of bread on top, ensuring the buttered side is facing up.

  • Step 7: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread a little butter on the outside of each sandwich.

  • Step 8: Place the sandwiches, buttered side down, on the skillet or griddle. Cook for about 4-6 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.

  • Step 9: Carefully flip the sandwiches over using a spatula, and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.

  • Step 10: Once the sandwiches are cooked, remove them from the skillet or griddle. Let them cool for a minute or two before slicing in half. Serve hot with your desired toppings.

  • Oven Directions:

  • Step 11: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Step 12: Take two slices of bread and spread butter on one side of each slice. Place the bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface or plate.

  • Step 13: Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each slice of bread, covering the unbuttered side.

  • Step 14: Divide the chicken mixture evenly and spread it on top of the pepper jack cheese on one slice of bread.

  • Step 15: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture.

  • Step 16: Carefully place the other slice of bread on top, ensuring the buttered side is facing up.

  • Step 17: Place the prepared sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  • Step 18: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.

  • Step 19: Once the sandwiches are cooked, remove them from the oven. Let them cool for a minute or two before slicing in half. Serve hot with your desired toppings.


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