Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)

Tender chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on golden toasted bread create this satisfying warm sandwich ready in just 25 minutes.

# 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

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until fully combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices. Spread the mayonnaise-mustard mixture evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On four prepared slices, layer cooked chicken, sliced avocado, tomato, red onion, and cheese slice. Season generously with salt and pepper.
04 - Top each sandwich with 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 surface.
06 - Place sandwiches in the hot pan, working in batches if necessary. Press lightly with spatula and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted, adding additional butter as needed.
07 - Remove sandwiches from pan and let rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado pairs perfectly with sharp cheddar and tender chicken
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a diner
  • Customizable with whatever bread and cheese you have on hand
02 -
  • Low and slow heat wins the race—too high and you'll burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or the temperature drops and you lose that beautiful crisp
  • Pressing the sandwich while cooking helps everything meld together perfectly
03 -
  • Shred your chicken rather than slicing it for better texture distribution
  • Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to prevent soggy bread
  • Let the sandwich rest 60 seconds before cutting—it makes all the difference

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