Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich
A warm and cheesy chicken avocado melt sandwich made with tender chicken, creamy avocado, melted cheese, and toasted bread.
Equipment
- skillet
- spatula
- small bowl
- Fork
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough, ciabatta, or thick sandwich bread
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken sliced or shredded
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4 slices provolone, Monterey Jack, or cheddar cheese
- 1 small tomato thinly sliced, optional
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice divided
- 1 tbsp butter or mayonnaise for the outside of the bread
- salt and black pepper to taste
- crispy bacon optional
Instructions
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken into thin, even pieces.
- Mash the avocado in a small bowl with half the lemon or lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix mayonnaise, garlic powder, and the remaining lemon or lime juice in another small bowl.
- Spread the garlic mayo on the inside of the bread slices.
- Spread mashed avocado over one side of each sandwich.
- Layer chicken, cheese, and tomato slices if using.
- Close the sandwiches and spread butter or mayonnaise on the outside of the bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Cook each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Warm cold chicken slightly before building the sandwich so the cheese melts evenly. Cook over medium-low heat to avoid browning the bread before the inside is hot.