Chicken-and-Two-Cheese Tortas Recipe

Name: Chicken-and-Two-Cheese Tortas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Hass avocado, chopped; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 small red onion, minced; 1 small jalapeno, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 3 cups thickly shredded rotisserie chicken ( 3/4 pound); 1 1/2 cups shredded fresh mozzarella; 2 tablespoons grated Cotija or pecorino cheese; 4 Portuguese or Kaiser rolls, toasted; 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos; 1/2 cup jarred tomatillo salsa; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

Servings: persons

1 Hass avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 small red onion, minced
1 small jalapeno, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 cups thickly shredded rotisserie chicken ( 3/4 pound)
1 1/2 cups shredded fresh mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Cotija or pecorino cheese
4 Portuguese or Kaiser rolls, toasted
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos
1/2 cup jarred tomatillo salsa
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

1
In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork.
2
Stir in the yogurt, lime juice, onion, jalapeno, cumin and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
4
Add the chicken in an even layer and cook over moderately high heat until crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
5
Scatter the mozzarella and Cotija cheeses over the chicken, cover the skillet and remove from the heat.
6
Let stand until the mozzarella is melted.
7
Split the rolls and spread the mashed avocado on the bottom halves.
8
Top with the chicken mixture, then add the pickled jalapenos, tomatillo salsa and lettuce.
9
Close the tortas and serve right away.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Hass avocado, chopped, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 small red onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken-and-Two-Cheese Tortas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken-and-Two-Cheese Tortas

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Variations & substitutions

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