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Loaded Chicken Torta Close-up of a chicken torta sandwich on a crusty roll, filled with grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, onions, and cilantro, resting on parchment paper over a wooden board.

Loaded Chicken Torta Sandwiches

A warm, melty Mexican-style sandwich layered with seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and toasted bread that feels indulgent yet effortless.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 610
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bolillo rolls soft sandwich rolls sliced lengthwise
  • 1.1 rotisserie chickens fully cooked store-bought chickens, meat and skin removed
  • 1 small can green chiles mild canned chiles, drained and chopped
  • 1 small can pickled jalapeños sliced pickled peppers, roughly chopped
  • 1 large tomato fresh ripe tomato, diced
  • 1.1 cups shredded pepper jack cheese pre-shredded or freshly grated cheese
  • 1 large bunch cilantro fresh herbs, finely chopped
  • ⅔ white onion fresh onion, small dice
  • ¾ head iceberg lettuce cold crisp lettuce, finely shredded
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise full-fat mayo for spreading
  • Taco or fajita seasoning to taste (store-bought spice blend)
  • Avocado oil as needed (high-heat cooking oil for griddle)

Method
 

  1. Remove all meat and skin from the rotisserie chickens and pull the meat into small, bite-sized shreds. prep
  2. Heat a flat top griddle over medium heat and lightly coat the surface with avocado oil. Add the shredded chicken, green chiles, and jalapeños, then sprinkle generously with seasoning and cook until hot and lightly crisped. mix
  3. Stir in the diced tomato and scatter the shredded cheese over the chicken, allowing it to melt and caramelize slightly against the hot surface. mix
  4. Spread mayonnaise evenly on the cut sides of each roll and place them cut-side down on the griddle, toasting until golden before flipping briefly. prep
  5. Scoop the hot chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted rolls and remove both halves from the griddle. assemble
  6. Layer lettuce, cilantro, and onion over the chicken, cap with the top rolls, slice in half, and serve warm. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 420gCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 41gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 2250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2400IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Golden bread, sizzling chicken, and melted cheese come together fast on the griddle for a sandwich that feels restaurant-worthy. Every bite is bold, cozy, and deeply satisfying.

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