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    Home » Real Food » Sandwiches, Burgers, and Wraps

    Chipotle Chicken Torta

    May 12, 2018 | By Kristen Chidsey | 28 Comments | *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A Mexican Chicken Torta is a Mexican version of a chicken sandwich and it is downright delicious and easy to make at home! Made with seasoned shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage, sharp queso fresco, and creamy avocado, this easy sandwich is filled with flavor and textures. 

    A Mexican Chicken Torta is a Mexican version of a chicken sandwich and it is downright delicious and easy to make at home! Made with seasoned shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage, sharp queso fresco, and creamy avocado, this easy sandwich is filled with flavor and textures. 

    Serve this Mexican Torta with a side of Homemade Salsa and chips or a Mexican Quinoa Salad.

    Mexican Chicken Torta Sandwich

    What is a Mexican Torta?

    A Torta is a type of sandwich from Mexico. Really, a torta is just a fancy word for a sandwich or flatbread.

    My version of a Mexican Torta is made with a soft roll and tender shredded seasoned chicken. The sandwich is finished with fresh tomato, avocado, lime, queso, and crunchy cabbage--all of which lend not only great flavor to this sandwich, but also provide a variety of textures.

    This Mexican Sandwich comes together in minutes--especially if you have leftover meat, and is a perfect way to add flavor to your everyday typical sandwich.

    Ingredients for Mexican Torta

    You can really use anything you like for this Mexican Sandwich, but I have found that a combination of crunchy, creamy, and fresh work best.

    • Shredded Mexican Chicken--Use leftover Instant Pot Chicken Taco Meat, or Rotisserie Chicken, or even leftover meat from Pork Carnitas.
    • Shredded Cabbage--for color and crunch
    • Avocado--for creaminess
    • Queso Fresco--for tang and additional creaminess
    • Tomato, for brightness
    • Onion, for the sharp flavor

    Tips for Mexican Sandwich

    • It is best to serve this sandwich right away, so the bread does not become soggy.
    • If you need to make your chicken gluten-free, omit beer from the recipe and replace it with chicken stock.
    • If you don't have a queso fresco, feta is a great substitute.
    • For tips on how to store your leftover chipotle peppers, check out my Freezer Post. You don't want to waste ANY of that great flavor!

    More Mexican-Inspired Recipes

    • Mexican Quinoa Salad
    • Honey Lime Chicken Fajitas
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
    Mexican Chicken Sandwich cut open on wooden cutting board

    Chipotle Chicken Torta

    A Mexican spin on a shredded chicken sandwich. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 350kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    For Shredded Chipotle Chicken

    • 1 pound chicken boneless skinless breasts
    • ¼ cup chipolte peppers from a can
    • ½ cup beer I used a mild lager, but chicken stock or orange juice works too

    For Sandwich

    • 4 soft Bolio rolls or any soft sandwich rolls
    • 1 cup shredded cabbage
    • 1 beefsteak tomato sliced
    • 1 sweet onion sliced
    • 1 lime
    • ½ cup queso fresco cheese
    • 1 avocado
    • salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    For Chipotle Chicken

    • Place the chipolte peppers and sauce, the chicken, and the beer in crock pot. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
    • For the sandwiches:
    • Mash the avocado with the juice of the lime and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread on the the top layer of each roll.
    • Layer the bottom of the roll with the chicken, tomato, onion, cabbage, and cheese. Place the top layer of the roll on the bottom and serve (with plenty of napkins.)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 1140mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 42.8mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 12.1mg
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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. allie@ThroughHerLookingGlass.com

      June 18, 2015 at 9:24 am

      Great sandwich Kristen! Love the fresco cheese and fresh avocado!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 18, 2015 at 3:40 pm

        It really makes a fabulous sandwich!

        Reply
    2. DessertForTwo

      June 18, 2015 at 7:48 am

      This sounds fantastic! I love a good torta!

      Just a heads up..it's chipotLE, not the way you have it spelled. Sorry to be annoying and point it out, but I'm Texan and chipotle is very common to me 🙂

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 18, 2015 at 3:40 pm

        HA! I am the I am the worst speller--so thank you for catching that!

        Reply
    3. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods

      June 15, 2015 at 7:44 am

      I love-love-love a good sandwich! The chicken looks amazing and I love how you added crunchy cabbage to it. Perfect for summer!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 15, 2015 at 3:17 pm

        This sandwich is insane.

        Reply
    4. Des @ Life's Ambrosia

      June 13, 2015 at 4:06 am

      This looks fantastic! My husband just loves tortas. I'll have to make this for him!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 14, 2015 at 8:40 pm

        Des, I hope you do and you and your husband both enjoy it!

        Reply
    5. Kirsten

      June 12, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Kristen,
      This sandwich looks terrific! I can get those bolillo rolls at my local Kroger but I've never thought about such a terrific sandwich with them.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 14, 2015 at 8:50 pm

        They are the perfect vessel for a FABULOUS sandwich!

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    6. jean

      June 12, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      It's so easy to get distracted at home. I'm the same way so I completely understand. And when the TV is on, it's always on a food channel.

      I bet this torta tastes as good as it looks--you've put some of my favorite flavors together here.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 14, 2015 at 8:50 pm

        Thanks Jean. I am glad I am not alone in the distraction department.

        Reply
    7. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert

      June 12, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      I love tortas! My husband used to laugh at me when I would order them at Baja Fresh instead of burritos! Your chicken torta looks delicious! and easy to make!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 14, 2015 at 8:51 pm

        Trust me, once you try this torta--you will never want another burrito 🙂

        Reply
    8. Judy@ImBoredLetsGo

      June 12, 2015 at 8:58 am

      What a yummy sandwich! I LOVE anything chipotle, it's one of my favorite flavors ever!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 14, 2015 at 8:51 pm

        Mine too Judy!

        Reply
    9. Florian @ContentednessCooking

      June 12, 2015 at 7:30 am

      This looks fantastic, love the flavors!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 12, 2015 at 8:47 am

        Thanks Florian.

        Reply
    10. Linz @ Itz Linz

      June 12, 2015 at 7:16 am

      oh yum this looks fantastic! i'd like it for lunch today!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 12, 2015 at 8:47 am

        Oh, yes--you need it for lunch!

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