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Southwest Chicken Sandwich

Southwest chicken sandwich on ciabatta with grilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, corn, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, and chipotle sauce on parchment paper.
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This Southwest Chicken Sandwich is loaded with grilled chicken, melted pepper jack cheese, corn, black beans, avocado, and smoky chipotle sauce on toasted ciabatta. It’s a deli-style sandwich you can easily make at home for a hearty lunch or quick dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 ciabatta rolls
  • 2 prepared Garlic and Herb chicken breast halves (1 breast cut in half – smashed flat)
  • ⅛ cup corn
  • ⅛ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼–½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional)
  • 2 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2–4 tablespoons Baja chipotle sauce (1-2 TBSP per sandwich)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Optional topping:

  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler to low and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the ciabatta rolls open and place the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Place one cooked chicken breast half on each bottom bun.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the corn and black beans. Spoon the mixture evenly over the chicken.
  5. If using them, add cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and diced jalapeño on top of the corn and beans.
  6. Place a slice of pepper jack cheese over each sandwich. The cheese helps hold the toppings in place while broiling.
  7. Broil the sandwiches for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly toasted.
  8. Remove from the oven and top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of Baja chipotle sauce.
  9. Add the top half of the ciabatta roll and serve immediately.

Notes

If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them between parchment paper until even in thickness before cooking. This helps them cook evenly and makes them easier to layer on the sandwich.

Leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.

These can be made 4-6 at a time and wrapped in foil to keep for the week’s lunches. If reheating remove from foil and add a little extra sauce after heated.

Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/southwest-chicken-sandwich/