The Soccer Mom Blog logo

The Soccer Mom Blog

  • Family
    • Easy DIY & Craft Ideas
    • For The Home
    • Holiday Fun for Families
    • Houston Events for Kids & Family
    • Parenting Tips
    • Saving Money
    • Travel
  • Food
  • For Moms
    • Beauty Tips for Moms
    • Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle
    • Motherhood
    • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Kids Activities
    • Kids Activities and Crafts
    • How to Make Slime
    • Edible Slime
    • All Slime Recipes
  • Start a Blog
  • Work With Me
  • About
    • About Me
    • What’s New
  • SHOP
  • Privacy
Home » Recipes » Meal Types » Main Dishes » Chipotle Chicken Melt

December 13, 2017 · Updated June 13, 2021 · 1 Comment

Chipotle Chicken Melt

Main Dishes· Party Recipes· Recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever tasted! Sponsored by Curly’s BBQ.

I don’t know about you, but I have a running list in my head of the most delicious foods I’ve ever eaten — most decadent slices of cake,  juiciest burgers, and of course, the most crave-worthy sandwiches.

My husband owns a Cuban Food Truck, so sandwiches are kind of his thing. His “Ultimo” (a souped-up version of the classic Cubano) is hard to beat, but I think he’s done it with this Chipotle Chicken Melt!

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!

Chipotle Chicken Melt Sandwich

What makes this sandwich so special?

With only 4 ingredients, it sounds simple, yet the flavors are so complex! After one bite I threw caution to the wind and dove in — right into melty, saucy sandwich heaven.

First, we layered thick Italian bread with a smoky-sweet homemade Chipotle mayo sauce. Next, we piled our sandwich high with Curly’s BBQ Sauceless Pulled Chicken. We topped it off with creamy Oaxaca cheese for maximum melting and pressed the whole thing so the flavors come together for the ultimate eating experience.

Related: Love sandwiches? Then you’ve GOT to try our “El Gigante” Mexican Ham Torta!

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!

This is a big sandwich, serving 4-6, so it’s perfect to feed a crowd! Whether it’s a quick weeknight meal, holiday party, or even a tailgating spread, this Chipotle Chicken Melt is guaranteed to wow ’em!

The best part? It’s ready in 20 minutes or less!

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!

We’ve been fans of Curly’s BBQ for a while now, but their Sauceless Pulled Chicken is our absolute favorite of all their varieties. The meat may be sauceless, but it is roasted and seasoned so that it is packed with flavor. It’s such a versatile ingredient, perfect for just about any recipe that calls for chicken.

You can find Curly’s BBQ products in your local grocer’s refrigerated meat case. Curly’s BBQ is one of our secrets for getting dinner on the table fast!

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!

One last bit of advice before we head into the recipe…

Don’t be shy with the chipotle mayo — this stuff is magical!!

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!

Related: For another one of our favorite chicken sandwich recipes, try our Teriyaki Chicken Burger!

Grab a free printable copy of our Chipotle Chicken Melt recipe:

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Chipotle Chicken Melt

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches you'll ever taste! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 642kcal

Ingredients

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread about 2" long
  • 1 container Curly's BBQ Sauceless Pulled Chicken
  • 10 ounces Oaxaca cheese sliced
  • 1 cup salad dressing or mayo
  • 1/4 cup canned chopped adobo pepper

Honey Butter Ingredients (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup butter softened

Instructions

First, make the chipotle mayo:

  • Combine 1 cup salad dressing and 1/4 cup canned chipotle pepper in food processor and blend until smooth.
  • We used salad dressing in our sauce because the sweetness provides the perfect contrast to the smoky spice of the chipotle pepper, but you can also use regular mayonnaise if that's what you have on hand.

Make your honey butter topping:

  • Combine one heaping Tablespoon honey with 1/4 cup softened butter in a small mixing bowl. Whip together until well combined.

To build the sandwich:

  • If you're using a large loaf of Italian bread like we did, you may want to cut into two pieces for easier handling and cooking. Then, slice your bread in half lengthwise.
  • Spread a generous coating of chipotle mayo on each piece of bread. This sauce is magical!!
  • Next, layer the bottom halves of bread with Curly's BBQ Sauceless Pulled Chicken. One package should be more than enough to cover all the bread, but if you like extra meat, feel free to double up and use two packages.
  • Slice your Oaxaca cheese and spread evenly on top of the chicken. Cover with the top halves of bread.
  • While you heat up your sandwich press or griddle, spread the top and bottom of each sandwich with honey butter.
  • Place sandwich in press or on griddle and gently press down as the sandwich cooks. This will take about 5 minutes or so, but you'll know your sandwich is ready when the cheese is melted and the bread is a rich golden brown.
  • Remove sandwich from press and slice.

Notes

Keep any unused sauce refrigerated for up to a week. It goes great on everything!
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.8mg

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!

Enjoy your chipotle chicken melt hot off the press, or save it for later — this sandwich reheats well.

This Chipotle Chicken Melt is brilliantly simple, but it is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! Sweet, smokey, cheese, and easy!

See more easy, delicious recipes from Curly’s Kitchen & Chef Clara at www.RoadTripEats.com/videos — a new favorite might just be a click away!

See what else we’ve cooked up with Curly’s BBQ:

Switch it up from the "usual" barbecue this summer with these wildly flavorful Crispy Pork Belly Wonton Cups. Easy appetizer ready in 30 minutes or less!

Crispy Pork Belly Wonton Cups

A Mexican comfort food classic gets a Texas twist — BBQ Pork Taquitos are quick, easy, and downright addictive!

BBQ Pork Taquitos with Avocado Crema

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Latest posts by Stacey aka the Soccer Mom (see all)
  • Cowboy Caviar - March 24, 2023
  • Bunny Bait - March 22, 2023
  • 20 Thrifty Kitchen Hacks - March 21, 2023

Share this post:

176 shares
  • Share1
  • Tweet
  • Email
Previous Post: « 7 Gadgets for Moms that will Make Her Life Easier
Next Post: Mom’s Christmas Survival Guide to ROCK the Holidays »

Reader Interactions

Trackbacks

  1. Crispy Pork Belly Wonton Cups - The Soccer Mom Blog says:
    December 13, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    […] Or our crave-worthy Chipotle Chicken Melt: […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar


Hi there, my name is Stacey and I'm so glad you're here! I created this site to be a positive resource for moms and families. If it's your first time, I recommend that you click HERE to see what The Soccer Mom Blog is all about!
email facebook Pinterest Instagram twitter

Search the Blog:

Footer

Posts You Might Like

  • homemade ant killer
  • edible slime
  • how to make slime with contact solution
  • hair tourniquet

Popular Posts

  • Bob Marley Cocktail
  • Edible Pudding Slime – Only 3 Ingredients!
  • Homemade Dog Treats
  • Copy Cat Nutter Butter Recipe

The Soccer Mom Blog

  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Shop
  • Disclosure

The Soccer Mom Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Love the fonts you see? I found some of them here and you can too!

Copyright © 2023 · The Soccer Mom Blog · Design by Monique B Designs

176 shares