Green Chili Chicken Sandwiches
Spice up your lunch routine with these irresistible Green Chili Chicken Sandwiches! This recipe combines tender shredded chicken breast with the smoky heat of canned green chilies, creamy mayonnaise, and a zesty splash of lime juice for a bold, flavorful filling. Infused with a blend of garlic, onion powder, and cumin, every bite is seasoned to perfection. Topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato slices, these sandwiches are served on golden-toasted hamburger buns for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these sandwiches come together in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve them warm for a comforting dish that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: green chili chicken, chicken sandwiches recipe, quick lunch idea, spicy chicken sandwich.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 4 ounces Canned green chilies
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 cup (shredded) Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 Hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons (softened) Butter
- 4 leaves Lettuce
- 1 large (sliced) Tomato
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, canned green chilies, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin. Mix well until evenly combined.
Step 2
Stir in shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the chicken mixture.
Step 3
Butter the inside of the hamburger buns lightly.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the buttered buns (cut-side down) onto the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Step 5
Spoon the green chili chicken mixture generously onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Step 6
Top each sandwich with a fresh leaf of lettuce and a slice or two of tomato.
Step 7
Cap the sandwiches with the top halves of the buns and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1219.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2626.0 |
| Total Fat 181.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 587.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5747.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 114.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 60.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.4g | |
| Protein 199.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1013.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 669.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories