Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)

Tender chicken and creamy avocado with melted cheese on toasted sourdough bread.

# What You 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 thoroughly combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices. Generously spread the mayo-mustard mixture on one side of each slice.
03 - On four slices (spread-side up), arrange shredded chicken followed by avocado slices, tomato slices, and red onion if desired. Top each with a cheese slice. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top, spread-side down, to form four sandwiches. Press gently to compact layers.
05 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place sandwiches in the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Flip sandwiches carefully, adding remaining butter as needed. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board. Let rest for 1 minute to allow cheese to set. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado combined with sharp melted cheese creates this incredible texture contrast that feels way more indulgent than it actually is
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy sandwich shop
  • Leftover chicken finally gets the treatment it deserves instead of being another boring salad
02 -
  • Press down gently with your spatula while cooking so the bread makes even contact with the pan
  • Do not rush the heat, medium low lets the cheese melt completely before the bread burns
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for that minute makes a huge difference in keeping everything together when you slice them
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even browning
  • If your avocado is not quite ripe, just mash it with a little salt and spread it on like butter

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