Description
Chicken Fajita Melts are a cheesy, satisfying fusion of classic fajitas and grilled cheese sandwiches. Featuring seasoned sautéed chicken, peppers, onions, and melted cheese between golden toasted bread, they’re perfect for a flavorful lunch or easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- 8 slices of bread (sourdough or sandwich bread)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the cooked chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through. Set aside.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices butter-side-down on a clean surface.
- Top with a layer of shredded cheese, a generous scoop of the chicken fajita mixture, and more cheese. Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side-up.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing slightly, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm, optionally with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Swap in tortillas and cook quesadilla-style for a lighter version.
- Try adding jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg