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A handheld smartphone photo of a stacked Mexican Chipotle Chicken Torta sandwich on a toasted bolillo roll with visible cheese pulls and red-orange sauce.

Chipotle Chicken Torta: The Ultimate Loaded Mexican Sandwich Recipe

A stunning Mexican Chipotle Chicken Torta featuring juicy shredded chicken in smoky red-orange sauce, molten Oaxaca cheese, and smooth refried beans on a toasted bolillo roll. Perfectly balanced with fresh avocado and pickled red onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 Bolillo rolls Sliced lengthwise
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter 56g, softened for toasting
  • 1 cup Refried pinto beans 250g, smooth and warmed
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast 680g, poached and shredded
  • 3-4 whole Chipotle peppers in adobo Plus 2 tbsp sauce
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth 120ml
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 8 oz Oaxaca cheese 230g, shredded or pulled apart
  • 2 whole Avocados Sliced into thick wedges
  • 0.5 cup Pickled red onions Bright pink strands

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet For toasting bread and melting cheese.
  • 1 Blender To create the smooth chipotle adobo sauce.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For slicing avocado and onions.

Method
 

Prepare the Protein
  1. Blend chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, and chicken broth until smooth and glossy.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add the sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes. Toss in shredded chicken until coated in a vibrant red-orange glaze.
Toast and Melt
  1. Butter the bolillo rolls and toast in a skillet until golden brown and crusty.
  2. Place chicken on the roll, top with Oaxaca cheese, and cover with a lid for 60 seconds to create cheese pulls.
Final Construction
  1. Spread beans on the bottom bun. Add the cheesy chicken, followed by three thick avocado slices and pickled red onions.

Notes

Use a heavy skillet to ensure even toasting for the bolillo roll.
Poach the chicken in aromatics like onion and bay leaf for extra flavor depth.