Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)
Warm, satisfying sandwich featuring tender chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on toasted bread.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
→ Vegetables & Fruit
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
03 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Dairy
05 - 4 slices cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese
→ Bread
06 - 8 slices sourdough, country bread, or sandwich bread
→ Condiments
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
→ Seasonings
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for toasting)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl, mixing until fully incorporated.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread the mayonnaise-mustard mixture evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On half the bread slices (spread-side up), arrange shredded chicken, followed by avocado slices, tomato slices, red onion if using, and cheese slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Top each prepared slice with a remaining bread slice, spread-side facing down, to form complete sandwiches.
05 - Place a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
06 - Arrange sandwiches in the pan, working in batches if necessary. Press gently with a spatula and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, adding additional butter as needed, until bread achieves golden-brown color and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Transfer sandwiches from pan and let rest for 1 minute before slicing diagonally. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms leftover chicken into restaurant quality comfort food in under 30 minutes
- The creamy avocado balances the sharp cheddar in a way that feels indulgent but wholesome
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese has time to melt completely
- Pressing too hard squeezes out the avocado creaminess, so use just gentle pressure
03 -
- Buttering the outside of the bread instead of the pan gives you more even coverage and better browning
- Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold cheese straight from the refrigerator