Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)

Crispy toasted bread layered with seasoned chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese creates a warm, comforting handheld meal.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread the mayo-mustard mixture evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - Layer half the bread slices with shredded chicken, followed by avocado slices, tomato slices, red onion if using, and cheese. Season generously with salt and pepper.
04 - Top each assembled sandwich with remaining bread slices, spread-side down, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Place a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow to melt and coat the bottom of the pan.
06 - Place sandwiches in the pan, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until bread achieves golden-brown color and cheese melts completely. Add additional butter as needed between batches.
07 - Remove sandwiches from pan and let rest for 1 minute before slicing diagonally. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The combination of warm melted cheese and cool creamy avocado is pure comfort
  • Its incredibly forgiving and works with whatever bread or cheese you have on hand
02 -
  • Medium low heat is your friend here because high heat will burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • Pressing down too hard while cooking will cause the filling to squeeze out
  • The mayo butter mixture is what creates that gorgeous golden crust you want
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients melt more evenly and prevent cold spots in the center
  • Letting the sandwiches rest before slicing keeps all the filling from falling out

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