Mexican Chicken Sandwiches

Name: Mexican Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 8 slices sourdough bread; 1/2 cup salsa

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These lively sandwiches have a special feel with grilled bread and savory melted cheese, but they come together in less than 30 minutes! Samantha Anhalt of Spring Lake, Michigan shares the recipe.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1/3 cup mayonnaise
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup salsa

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the oil and seasonings. Rub over both sides of chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reaches 170°.
Meanwhile, combine 1 cup cheese and mayonnaise; set aside. Grill bread on one side until lightly browned. Spread with cheese mixture; grill until cheese is melted.
Place chicken on four slices of toast; top with salsa, remaining shredded cheese and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 585 calories, 39g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 942mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.

These lively sandwiches have a special feel with grilled bread and savory melted cheese, but they come together in less than 30 minutes! Samantha Anhalt of Spring Lake, Michigan shares the recipe.

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