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Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt recipe features shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy avocado, spicy chipotle peppers, and gooey gouda cheese sandwiched between garlic herb focaccia bread.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 flat loaves of focaccia bread (garlic herb)
  • 6 oz shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 6 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup Peppadew peppers, chopped (or sweet & hot cherry peppers)
  • 4 oz sliced gouda
  • 2 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chipotle Mayo: In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, mayo, cilantro, and water until smooth.
  2. Assemble Sandwiches: Spread chipotle mayo on focaccia bread. Layer chicken, avocado, Peppadew peppers, and gouda. Top with another slice of bread.
  3. Grill: Heat a panini press or skillet. Grill sandwiches until cheese melts and bread is crispy.

Notes

  • You can customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers used.
  • Feel free to add additional toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, or red onions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg