Monterey Melt Sandwich

Sink your teeth into this irresistible Monterey Melt Sandwich, a flavor-packed creation that combines tender, golden-brown chicken breasts, gooey Monterey Jack cheese, and sweet, caramelized onions. This hearty sandwich is elevated with a zesty kick from a homemade spicy mayo, perfectly balanced by fresh spinach leaves nestled on a toasted sandwich roll. With just 10 minutes of prep and straightforward cooking techniques, you'll have a gourmet-style sandwich ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or lunches, the Monterey Melt Sandwich delivers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 pieces Sandwich rolls
• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Thinly slice the onion and add to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to create the spicy mayo. Adjust the hot sauce to taste.

Step 5

Slice the sandwich rolls in half and lightly toast them under a broiler or in a toaster oven for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Spread the spicy mayo on the bottom halves of the toasted rolls.

Step 7

Layer the sandwich with fresh spinach, sliced chicken, caramelized onions, and two slices of Monterey Jack cheese per sandwich.

Step 8

Place the assembled sandwiches back under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Place the top halves of the rolls on the sandwiches, slice them in half if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	901.6 grams (901.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2187

Total Fat 125.70g	161%
Saturated Fat 43.80g	219%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 502mg	167%
Sodium 4390mg	191%
Total Carbohydrate 117.80g	43%
Dietary Fiber 7.50g	27%
Total Sugars 14.50g
Protein 150.60g	301%

Vitamin D 4IU	18%
Calcium 895mg	69%
Iron 8mg	47%
Potassium 1484mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 27.3%

Carbs: 21.4%