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Mexican Chicken and Cheese Tortas
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In Mexico, Tortas are a popular type of sandwich served on long crusty rolls called bolillos, but large, crusty French rolls work well. Enjoy this delicious version layered with seasoned chicken, grilled poblano peppers, Epicure’s Guacamole and melted cheese.


Ingredients
2
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp
2 tbsp
vegetable oil, divided
2
poblano peppers, or your choice
1 12 cups
shredded cabbage
2
carrots, shredded
1 tsp
white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp
Taco SeasoningTaco Seasoning
14 tsp
sugar
juice of 1 lime
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
12 recipe prepared
Guacamole, divided
12
onion, thinly sliced
1 cup
grated low-fat cheese
4
crusty rolls, split and lightly toasted

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!  

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Preparation
  1. Brush chicken breasts with 2 tsp oil and sprinkle with Fajita Seasoning. Let stand while grilling peppers and preparing coleslaw.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and char peppers on both sides until blackened. Place in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes before peeling and removing seeds. Thinly slice and set aside.
  3. Toss cabbage and carrot with remaining oil, white balsamic vinegar, Taco Seasoning, sugar and lime juice. Taste and season with Sea Salt and Pepper. Set aside.
  4. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat and grill chicken, turning once, until cooked through, approximately 4–5 minutes per side.
  5. Pre-heat broiler.
  6. To assemble, divide guacamole between bottom halves of rolls. Top with chicken, peppers, onions and cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Scoop out top halves of rolls and fill with coleslaw. Place on bottom halves and serve.
Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 18 g (Saturated 4.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g (Fibre 5 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 25 g.

Mexican Chicken and Cheese Tortas
25 min
4 servings
$2.40/serving
What you'll need
Fajita SeasoningFajita Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning
69 Reviews
$8.50
BEST SELLER
Taco SeasoningTaco Seasoning
Taco Seasoning
89 Reviews
$8.50
BEST SELLER
Guacamole Dip MixGuacamole Dip Mix
Guacamole Dip Mix
198 Reviews
$9.99
HomeRecipesMexican Chicken and Cheese Tortas
Mexican Chicken and Cheese Tortas
Recipe description
Mexican Chicken and Cheese Tortas
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Ingredients
2
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp
2 tbsp
vegetable oil, divided
2
poblano peppers, or your choice
1 12 cups
shredded cabbage
2
carrots, shredded
1 tsp
white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp
Taco SeasoningTaco Seasoning
14 tsp
sugar
juice of 1 lime
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
12 recipe prepared
Guacamole, divided
12
onion, thinly sliced
1 cup
grated low-fat cheese
4
crusty rolls, split and lightly toasted
25 min
4 servings
$2.40/serving

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!  

Learn more about the Good Food Movement →

Preparation
  1. Brush chicken breasts with 2 tsp oil and sprinkle with Fajita Seasoning. Let stand while grilling peppers and preparing coleslaw.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and char peppers on both sides until blackened. Place in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes before peeling and removing seeds. Thinly slice and set aside.
  3. Toss cabbage and carrot with remaining oil, white balsamic vinegar, Taco Seasoning, sugar and lime juice. Taste and season with Sea Salt and Pepper. Set aside.
  4. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat and grill chicken, turning once, until cooked through, approximately 4–5 minutes per side.
  5. Pre-heat broiler.
  6. To assemble, divide guacamole between bottom halves of rolls. Top with chicken, peppers, onions and cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Scoop out top halves of rolls and fill with coleslaw. Place on bottom halves and serve.
What you'll need
Fajita SeasoningFajita Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning
69 Reviews
$8.50
BEST SELLER
Taco SeasoningTaco Seasoning
Taco Seasoning
89 Reviews
$8.50
BEST SELLER
Guacamole Dip MixGuacamole Dip Mix
Guacamole Dip Mix
198 Reviews
$9.99
Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 18 g (Saturated 4.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g (Fibre 5 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 25 g.