Chicken Salad Melt

4.67 from 3 votes

This chicken salad melt recipe is perfect for a quick and tasty meal. Made with chicken, veggies, and melted cheese on toasted bread, it's sure to become a go-to recipe for lunch or an easy dinner that's packed with protein!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken salad melt, chicken salad melt sandwich, hot chicken salad sandwich

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 8

Total Time 20

Servings serving

Calories 558kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

1 large or 2 medium slices of bread (2.2 ounces)
3/4 cup shredded chicken (3 ounces)
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (35 grams)
2 tablespoons diced red onion (15 grams)
1 tablespoon chipotle mayo
1/2 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1-2 thinly-sliced slices of pepper jack cheese (1 ounce)
salt and pepper, to taste
for topping - cilantro, parsley, green onions, hot sauce...

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toast bread. Lightly toast bread in the toaster. This will help ensure the bread doesn't get soggy.
Make chicken salad. Add shredded chicken, peppers, onion, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a medium bowl and stir well to combine. Adjust according to taste.
Make sandwich. Spread the chicken mixture over toasted bread. Top with sliced cheese.
Bake. in the oven for 6-8 minutes until the cheese is melted. You can place it under the broiler for 1 minute if desired.
Enjoy! Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and enjoy immediately. Serve with sides of your choice.

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