Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printer-friendly)
Warm layers of shredded chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese on toasted bread create this satisfying handheld meal.
# What You’ll 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 (for toasting)
# How-To Guide:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until well combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices. Generously spread the mayo-mustard mixture on one side of each slice.
03 - On four prepared bread slices, layer shredded chicken, avocado slices, tomato slices, red onion if using, and cheese slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, spread-side down, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow to melt and coat 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 is golden brown and cheese is fully melted. Add additional butter as needed between batches.
07 - Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way melty cheese wraps around tender chicken feels like a hug in sandwich form
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a proper deli
- Perfectly balances creamy avocado with tangy mustard and sharp cheese
02 -
- Low and slow heat wins every time; rushing over high flame burns the bread before cheese melts
- A press from your spatula while cooking helps the cheese bond everything together
- Letting the sandwiches rest prevents all that glorious filling from sliding out when you cut
03 -
- Sprinkle a little garlic powder in the mayo mixture for extra depth without overpowering
- Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold from the fridge