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**For the Chicken:**

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 slices pepper jack or cheddar cheese

1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices

**For the Creamy Sauce:**

1/4 cup mayo

1 tablespoon sour cream

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Salt to taste

**For Assembly:**

2 sandwich buns, toasted

Lettuce, tomato slices (optional)

1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

3. Add cheese slices in the last minute of cooking and cover skillet to melt.

4. In a small bowl, mix all creamy sauce ingredients until smooth.

5. Toast sandwich buns and spread creamy sauce on both sides.

6. Layer with lettuce and tomato if desired.

7. Place cheesy chicken on buns, top with jalapeños, and close sandwich. Serve warm!

• Add bacon or avocado slices for extra indulgence.

• Use grilled chicken or spicy breaded chicken tenders for variation.

• Adjust jalapeños and sauce to control heat level.

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