Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt (Panera Copycat!)
A flavorful recreation of Panera's Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt, this version is straightforward to prepare, economical, and brimming with bold, satisfying tastes.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 oz shredded rotisserie chicken
- ¼ cup chopped Peppadew peppers or sweet & hot cherry peppers
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz gouda sliced
- 6 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 garlic herb focaccia flat loaves
Instructions
- Blend the chipotle peppers in adobo with mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
- Divide each focaccia loaf into four equal pieces, yielding a total of eight square slices.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the chipotle mayo mixture.
- Layer four of the slices with gouda, avocado slices, shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, and Peppadew peppers.
- Cover each topped slice with a plain one to form complete sandwiches.
- Place the assembled sandwiches into a heated skillet over medium-high heat.
- Toast for 2–3 minutes on one side, then flip carefully and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Tilt the skillet slightly, pour in water, then cover and allow the sandwiches to steam for 1 minute until the water evaporates.
- Uncover, remove from heat, and serve hot.
Notes
For a portable lunch, lightly brush avocado slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Customize the chipotle mayo with a pinch of salt or minced garlic to enhance the flavor profile.
Customize the chipotle mayo with a pinch of salt or minced garlic to enhance the flavor profile.