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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Stir in shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the chicken mixture.
Butter the inside of the hamburger buns lightly.
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.
Spoon the green chili chicken mixture generously onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Top each sandwich with a fresh leaf of lettuce and a slice or two of tomato.
Cap the sandwiches with the top halves of the buns and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.0 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 5748 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.7 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 199.2 g | 398% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1013 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 669 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
