Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich
This Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a quick and delicious meal packed with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on crispy toasted bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this easy sandwich is ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or sliced
- 1 ripe avocado sliced or mashed
- 4 slices bread sourdough, whole wheat, or sandwich bread
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or olive oil for toasting
- Optional: garlic powder or paprika
- Optional: sliced tomatoes or spinach
Instructions
- Prepare chicken and slice or mash the avocado, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Spread mayonnaise (or yogurt) and mustard on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer chicken evenly on two slices of bread.
- Add avocado and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Top with remaining bread slices.
- Butter the outside of each sandwich.
- Cook in skillet for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let rest briefly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning before cheese melts.
- Avoid overfilling for easier flipping.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Reheat in a skillet for best texture (avoid microwave).