Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Print View)
Crispy toasted bread loaded with chicken, avocado, and melted cheese
# What You 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 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until well combined.
02 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread the mayo-mustard mixture on one side of each slice.
03 - Layer half the slices with chicken, then top with avocado, tomato, onion (if using), and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices, spread-side down, to create sandwiches.
05 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
06 - Place the sandwiches in the pan (in batches if needed). Press lightly and cook for about 3–4 minutes per side, adding more butter if necessary, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from pan, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The contrast between hot melted cheese and cool creamy avocado hits every craving at once
- Comes together in under 30 minutes using leftover or store bought chicken
- Tastes like something from a fancy deli but costs a fraction of the price
02 -
- Medium low heat is better than high heat to ensure the cheese melts before the bread burns
- Pressing the sandwich lightly with your spatula helps everything meld together
- Letting the sandwich rest prevents all that glorious cheese from oozing out when you cut it
03 -
- Slice your avocado right before assembling to prevent browning
- Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold cheese
- Use a bread knife to slice the finished sandwich without pressing down