Monterey Melt Sandwich
Sink your teeth into this irresistible Monterey Melt Sandwich, a flavor-packed creation that combines tender, golden-brown chicken breasts, gooey Monterey Jack cheese, and sweet, caramelized onions. This hearty sandwich is elevated with a zesty kick from a homemade spicy mayo, perfectly balanced by fresh spinach leaves nestled on a toasted sandwich roll. With just 10 minutes of prep and straightforward cooking techniques, you'll have a gourmet-style sandwich ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or lunches, the Monterey Melt Sandwich delivers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 pieces Sandwich rolls
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Thinly slice the onion and add to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to create the spicy mayo. Adjust the hot sauce to taste.
Slice the sandwich rolls in half and lightly toast them under a broiler or in a toaster oven for 1-2 minutes.
Spread the spicy mayo on the bottom halves of the toasted rolls.
Layer the sandwich with fresh spinach, sliced chicken, caramelized onions, and two slices of Monterey Jack cheese per sandwich.
Place the assembled sandwiches back under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Place the top halves of the rolls on the sandwiches, slice them in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.7 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.8 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4390 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.8 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 150.6 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 895 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1484 mg | 32% | |
*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.
