Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)
Juicy chicken and creamy avocado with melted cheese on toasted bread for a warm, satisfying meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
→ Avocado
02 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
→ Cheese
03 - 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
→ Bread
04 - 8 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
→ Vegetables & Condiments
05 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Grilling
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How to Prepare:
01 - Mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread the prepared avocado mixture evenly across 4 bread slices, ensuring full coverage to the edges.
03 - Arrange shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining fresh avocado slices, and cheese slices over the avocado spread. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.
04 - Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top to close the sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Generously butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides, ensuring even coverage for optimal golden crisping.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
07 - Remove sandwiches from heat, slice each diagonally in half, and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Perfect for repurposing leftover rotisserie chicken into something completely new
- The creamy avocado spread keeps every bite incredibly moist without being heavy
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like a cafe sandwich
02 -
- Low and slow grilling prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts
- Letting the sandwich rest for 1 minute after grilling keeps the cheese from oozing out when sliced
03 -
- A panini press makes these even better if you have one
- Use a sharp serrated knife to cut through without pulling all the filling out