Chicken Sandwiches
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

You can serve this spicy chilled chicken salad mixture on bread or in tortillas for a lunch or dinner sandwich.


Chicken Sandwiches


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Ingredients
 
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  • 2    skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (10 to 12 oz. total), finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  butterOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  •   Dash  cayenne pepperOn Sale
  • 1  3-ounce package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz.)On Sale
  • 1/4  cup  dairy sour creamOn Sale
  • 1  10-ounce can  diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, drainedOn Sale
  • 2    green onions, thinly slicedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 12  slices  white sandwich bread, crusts removed, or six 8-inch flour tortillasOn Sale
  •     Avocado slices, cucumber slices, or tomato slices (optional)On Sale
  • 12  leaves  Bibb or green leaf lettuceOn Sale
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Directions
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In a large skillet cook chicken in hot butter until lightly browned and no pink remains. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute more. Cool slightly.
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In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream until creamy and combined. Fold in chicken mixture, drained tomatoes and peppers, green onions, and cilantro. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Spread mixture on 6 slices of bread. Top with avocado, cucumber, or tomato slices; add lettuce and remaining 6 slices of bread. (Or spread chicken mixture evenly over tortillas; top with lettuce, and avocado, cucumber, or tomato slices. Roll up tortillas. Makes 6 sandwiches.
Nutrition information
Calories 324, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 543 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 18%, Iron 14%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Make Tortillas
Tortillas are a staple of Mexican cuisine, used in tostadas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and many other dishes. If you're a true fan of authentic Mexican food, it's worth learning how to make tortillas from scratch. They're delicious, and far easier to make than you might think.

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