Kicking Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Kicking Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro; 12 slices white bread or 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas; 12 leaves green leaf lettuce; avocados or cucumbers (optional) or tomatoes, slices (optional)

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
12 slices white bread or 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
12 leaves green leaf lettuce
avocados or cucumbers (optional) or tomatoes, slices (optional)

1
In a large skillet cook chicken in hot butter until lightly browned and no pink remains.
2
Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute more.
3
Cool slightly.
4
In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream until creamy and combined.
5
Fold in chicken mixture, drained tomatoes and peppers, green onions, and cilantro.
6
Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
7
Spread mixture on 6 slices of bread.
8
Top with avocado, cucumber, or tomato slices.
9
Add lettuce and remaining 6 slices of bread.
10
Or spread chicken mixture evenly over tortillas; top with lettuce, and avocado, cucumber, or tomato slices.
11
Roll up tortillas.

725

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Kicking Chicken Sandwiches 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.

Kicking Chicken Sandwiches

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