Description
This Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on crispy bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 2 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
Spread:
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
- 1/4 avocado (sliced)
- 1 slice tomato
- 1 slice red onion (thin)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or 1 slice provolone cheese
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon butter (for grilling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Spread: Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard (if using) on one or both slices of bread.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer the chicken, avocado, tomato, red onion, and cheese on one slice. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the second slice of bread to close the sandwich.
- Grill the Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, and place the sandwich in the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add crispy bacon for extra flavor or use whole-grain bread for a healthier option.
- Best served immediately while warm and melty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
