Grab some shredded chicken and whip up these deliciously easy and cheesy chicken melts in minutes. A Worcestershire and butter bath add even more extra flavor to these tasty sandwiches.
An AlohaDreams.com recipe
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 strips bacon
- ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeño pepper slices (don't worry, these aren't hot)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 12 (3 inch) savory sandwich rolls (I use King’s Hawaiian Savory Butter Dinner Rolls)
- 8 tablespoons melted butter (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
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Line the bottom of ta microwave safe plate with 2 paper towels. Add the bacon in a single layer. Cover the bacon with 2 paper towels. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. When done check the bacon and microwave in additional 30 second bursts until the bacon is done to your liking. Crumble and set aside.
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Cut the sheet of 12 rolls in half horizontally and place bottoms into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Set roll tops aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups cooked shredded chicken, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ¼ cup chopped picked jalapeno pepper slices and crumbled bacon.
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Divide chicken mixture between 12 roll bottoms.
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Top with 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine 8 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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Spoon half the butter mixture over the cheese.
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Place roll tops on rolls.
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Pour remaining butter mixture over roll tops.
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Bake, covered with foil, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 - 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted and top of rolls are light brown.
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Serve with pickled jalapeño slices if desired.
Reheat any leftovers in the microwave for 30 - 60 seconds.