Chipotle Chicken & Cotija Sliders

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Chipotle Chicken & Cotija Sliders

Recipe and photo courtesy of The California Milk Advisory Board.


2 whole (8-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1 t. olive oil

2 t. chipotle chile powder

1/2 t. salt

6 (1-1/2 oz.) slices Real California cotija cheese

1/4 c. tomatillo salsa

6 (3-in.) round rolls, split and toasted

Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with chile powder and salt.


Heat a grill pan; when hot, grill chicken about 4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks form and chicken is cooked through. Grill cheese about 1 minute on each side or until grill marks form. Cut each chicken breast into 6 slices on the diagonal. Place 2 slices chicken on bottom of each roll. Top with 2 teaspoons salsa and 1 slice grilled cheese; close roll.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 338 calories; 13 g fat; 99 mg cholesterol; 1133 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 31 g protein