Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)
Warm, hearty sandwich with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on toasted bread. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (about 2 medium breasts)
→ 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 (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Grilling
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - Spread the avocado mixture evenly on 4 bread slices.
03 - Layer the shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining avocado slices, and cheese on top of the avocado spread. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley if using.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
05 - Butter the outside of each sandwich lightly on both sides.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
07 - Slice in half and serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of warm melted cheese and cool creamy avocado hits every satisfaction button
- You can throw it together in under 30 minutes even on your busiest weeknights
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- Low and slow heat prevents burning before the cheese has time to melt through
- A lightweight skillet or spatula pressed on top helps everything meld together
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- Letting the sandwiches rest for a minute before slicing keeps the cheese from oozing out
- A cast iron skillet gives the most even heat distribution for uniform grilling