Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts
Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts pack juicy, spice-kissed chicken with sweet peppers and onions under a blanket of melted Cheddar on crisp French bread. Each bite balances mild heat, tangy salsa notes, and rich, toasty cheese for a satisfying handheld. Serve these for an easy weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd-pleaser.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, then cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the sliced onions and red peppers, then cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomato juice and taco seasoning, mixing well. Continue cooking until the juice thickens and the chicken is well coated with the sauce, about 7 more minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- 4
Spread 2 tablespoons of salsa over each slice of French bread. Evenly spoon the chicken mixture over the salsa-topped bread. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
- 5
Place the sandwiches under the preheated broiler and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Calories 554.09 kcal High 28%
- Protein 46.44 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 40.08 g 15%
- Total Fat 24.41 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.38 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.25 mg High 43%
- Sodium 3252.68 mg High 141%
- Dietary Fiber 7.05 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 8.08 g --
- Added Sugars 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 432.5 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 3.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 161.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 127.78 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 44.24 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, French Bread, and Salsa. Each serving provides about 554.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts?
- It is a Tex-Mex sandwich recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, French Bread, Salsa, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 554.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts healthy?
- Cheesy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Melts has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 554.09 calories and 46.44 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3252.68 mg (141% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.38 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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