Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)

Tender chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on toasted sourdough create this warm, comforting 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 Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until well combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices. Spread the mayo-mustard mixture on one side of each slice evenly.
03 - Layer half the bread slices with chicken, followed by avocado, tomato, onion (if using), and cheese slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, spread-side down, to form four sandwiches.
05 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt.
06 - Place sandwiches in the pan, working in batches if necessary. Press lightly with spatula and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from pan and let rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 25 minutes using leftover or rotisserie chicken
  • The contrast of warm melted cheese and cool avocado hits every craving
  • Easy to customize with whatever cheese or bread you have on hand
02 -
  • Do not skip letting the sandwiches rest for that minute or the cheese will ooze out when you cut them
  • Keep heat at medium rather than medium high to ensure the cheese melts before the bread burns
03 -
  • Use a bread knife with a gentle sawing motion to avoid squishing the sandwiches when slicing
  • If your avocado is too firm, let it sit on the counter for a day or two until it yields to gentle pressure

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