Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Print Version)
Warm, satisfying layers of shredded chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese on crispy toasted bread.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until evenly combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and generously spread the mayo-mustard mixture on one side of each slice.
03 - Layer half the bread slices with shredded chicken, followed by avocado slices, tomato, red onion, and cheese. Season each layer with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
04 - Top each sandwich with remaining bread slices, spread-side down, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter, swirling to coat the pan evenly.
06 - Place sandwiches in the pan, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula. Add additional butter as needed. Cook until bread achieves golden brown color and cheese melts completely.
07 - Remove sandwiches from heat and allow to rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm creamy avocado and melted cheese creates an incredibly satisfying texture in every bite
- It transforms simple leftover chicken into something that feels like a restaurant-quality lunch in under 30 minutes
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese has time to melt completely
- Pressing too hard with your spatula will squeeze out all the gooey goodness inside
03 -
- Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold slices straight from the fridge
- Use a thin layer of butter on the outside of the bread for the most even browning