This Hot and Cheesy Chicken Melt is all about comfort food made simple. It's loaded with shredded chicken, gooey cheese, smoky chipotle sauce and crunchy veggies, all griddled between buttery toasted bread until golden and melty. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or a quick weekend meal, this cheesy chicken sandwich hits the spot every single time.
Looking for more cozy sandwich recipes? Try my Dubai Smash Paratha Burger, Chicken Caesar Sandwich, Sourdough Grilled Cheese or my Crispy Chicken Burger.
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Ingredient Notes
- Chicken - Boiled and shredded breast, or use rotisserie/leftovers.
- Sauce - I used chipotle, but sriracha mayo, buffalo ranch or my Dynamite Sauce work too.
- Seasonings - Adjust to taste, skip chili if you don't want heat.
- Greek yogurt - Makes the filling creamy and light, can be left out.
- Chives - Swap with scallion greens if needed.
See recipe card for quantities.
Step by Step with Photos
Here's how you can make this Hot and Cheesy Chicken Melt recipe:
- Make the filling by combining shredded chicken, veggies, seasonings, sauce, yogurt, and cheddar cheese.
- Butter the bread slices and lightly toast them in a heated pan.
- Add the chicken filling on the toasted side of each slice.
- Top with mozzarella and close the sandwich, keeping the toasted side inside.
- Butter the outside and toast on medium-low heat until golden, flipping once.
- Slice and serve warm with chips and extra sauce.
PRO TIP: Toast low and slow. Keep the heat at medium-low and cover the pan while toasting. This give a golden, crisp crust without burning the bread, while the cheese inside has enough time to melt properly.
Customizing The Chicken Melt
- Protein - Swap chicken with turkey, tuna, or even leftover roast beef.
- Cheese - Try gouda, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Bread - Works with sourdough, ciabatta, or whole wheat instead of sandwich bread.
- Heat level - Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice, or skip chili for mild.
- Veggies - Bell peppers, spinach, or celery make for tasty add-ins.
Serving & Storage Tips
- Serving - This Chicken Melt Sandwich is best enjoyed hot with chips, fries, or a light salad.
- Storage - Store cooled sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The chicken filling can also be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days
- Reheating - Toast in a skillet or air fryer to bring back the crispiness. Avoid microwaving, as it makes the bread soggy.
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📖 Recipe
Hot and Cheesy Chicken Melt
Ingredients
- 1 (200-250 g) chicken breast boiled and shredded
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chipotle sauce see note
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ (~50 g) carrot peeled and grated
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Mozzarella cheese as needed
- Butter as needed
- 8 slices sandwich bread
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, chipotle sauce, Greek yogurt, chives, red onion, carrot, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Place the slices butter-side down in a heated pan or griddle and lightly toast.
- Flip the bread, then spread the chicken mixture generously over the toasted side. Top with mozzarella cheese, then cover with another slice of bread (toasted side facing the filling).
- Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of the sandwich. Toast over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crisp. Cover the pan if needed to help the cheese melt.
- Remove the chicken melt from the pan, slice diagonally, and serve warm with chips and extra chipotle sauce on the side.
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Notes
- You can swap the chipotle sauce with any creamy hot sauce of your choice, like sriracha mayo, peri peri mayo, buffalo ranch, or try making my homemade Dynamite Sauce.
- The chicken filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Assembled sandwiches also keep well for 2 days in an airtight container. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts again, avoid microwaving as it makes the bread soggy.
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