Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Print Version)
Warm, satisfying sandwich featuring shredded chicken, ripe avocado slices, and melted cheese on golden toasted bread.
# What You 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 Steps:
01 - Mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread the avocado mixture evenly on 4 bread slices, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
03 - Layer shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining avocado slices, and cheese on top of the avocado spread. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley if desired.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices to form 4 complete sandwiches.
05 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy avocado spread eliminates any dry bread complaints forever
- It transforms leftover chicken into something you'd actually order at a restaurant
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day thinking about it
02 -
- Medium low heat is your friend. High heat burns the bread before the cheese melts.
- Pressing gently while grilling helps everything meld together, but don't smash it flat.
- Letting finished sandwiches rest briefly prevents the cheese from oozing out when you cut them.
03 -
- Room temperature bread grills more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
- A well seasoned cast iron skillet creates the most beautiful golden crust