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Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt That Makes Your New Favorite Satisfying Cheesy Lunch

Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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Enjoy this Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt that combines smoky chipotle sauce, creamy avocado, and melted Gouda cheese for an easy lunch. It is a perfect quick lunch or chipotle chicken sandwich idea with a delicious creamy avocado melt.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf focaccia bread
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 4 slices smoked gouda cheese
  • Chipotle mayo
  • 1/3 cup light mayo
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce from a can of chipotles
  • 1/2 chipotle pepper minced

Instructions

  1. Boil the chicken breast in a large pot of water for 15 to 20 minutes until the internal temperature hits 165 F, then shred and season it with salt and pepper.
  2. Cut the focaccia bread lengthwise if needed.
  3. Combine light mayo, adobo sauce, and minced chipotle pepper to make the chipotle mayo, then spread about a tablespoon on one half of the bread.
  4. Layer one quarter of the shredded chicken, roasted red peppers, avocado slices, and one slice of smoked gouda on the prepared bread.
  5. Place the other bread half on top and cook the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat with a lid on for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Make the chipotle mayo ahead of time and store in a container for up to 3 weeks
  • If you can’t find adobo sauce, mix 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, ½ tsp chipotle powder, and a pinch of oregano, garlic powder, and salt
  • Keep all ingredients separately in the fridge for 3-4 days and assemble fresh
  • Freeze shredded chicken up to 3 months
  • defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat before use

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Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/panera-chipotle-chicken-avocado-melt/