Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)
Warm, satisfying sandwich featuring tender chicken, creamy avocado, and perfectly 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
→ 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
# How-to Steps:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until evenly combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread the mayo-mustard mixture on one side of each piece.
03 - On four bread slices, layer shredded chicken, sliced avocado, tomato, red onion, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Top each with remaining bread slices, spread-side down, pressing gently to seal.
05 - Place large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter.
06 - Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely. Add additional butter as needed for second batch.
07 - Transfer sandwiches to cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms plain leftover chicken into something that feels like a treat from a corner cafe
- The combination of warm melted cheese against cool creamy avocado is pure magic
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts completely
- Pressing the sandwich too hard squeezes out all the good avocado juices
03 -
- Butter the bread instead of the pan for more even coverage
- A weight like another heavy skillet on top creates that professional press effect