Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)
Warm, layered sandwich with shredded chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese on crispy buttered bread.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until evenly combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread the mayo-mustard mixture on one side of each slice.
03 - Top half the bread slices with chicken, followed by avocado slices, tomato, red onion if desired, and cheese. Season generously with salt and pepper.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top, spread-side down, to form 4 complete sandwiches.
05 - Warm a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter.
06 - Cook sandwiches in batches, pressing lightly. Grill 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted, adding additional butter as needed.
07 - Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm melted cheese and cool creamy avocado hits every craving texture
- It transforms leftover chicken into something that feels like a treat from a cafe
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put in way more effort
02 -
- Do not rush the toasting process, low and steady heat melts the cheese before burning the bread
- Avocado should be at room temperature for the best creamy texture against the warm filling
- Pressing the sandwich lightly with your spatula helps everything meld together beautifully
03 -
- Warm your bread in the oven for a few minutes before assembling for extra crunch
- Use a box grater to shred your cheese for faster, more even melting