Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Print Version)
Juicy chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese stack between golden toasted slices for a warm, comforting handheld meal.
# What You'll 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 Cook:
01 - Mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Evenly distribute the prepared avocado spread across 4 bread slices, ensuring full coverage to the edges.
03 - Arrange shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining fresh avocado slices, and cheese slices over the avocado spread. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley if desired.
04 - Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top to complete the sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere the layers.
05 - Lightly coat the outside of each sandwich with softened butter on both sides for even browning.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich diagonally in half, and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy avocado spread keeps the sandwich moist without making the bread soggy, even the next day
- It transforms leftover rotisserie chicken into something that feels like a restaurant lunch
02 -
- Medium low heat is better than high, giving the cheese time to melt before the bread burns
- Letting the assembled sandwiches sit for a minute before grilling helps everything settle
03 -
- Use a knife to spread the butter on the bread instead of melting it in the pan for even coverage
- Place a second pan on top of the sandwiches while they cook to press them like a panini