Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable version)
Juicy chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese on warm toasted sourdough bread.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
→ Avocado
02 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
→ Cheese
03 - 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
→ Bread
04 - 8 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
→ Vegetables & Condiments
05 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Grilling
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread the avocado mixture evenly on 4 bread slices, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
03 - Layer the shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining avocado slices, and cheese on top of the avocado spread. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley if desired.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices to form 4 complete sandwiches.
05 - Butter the outside of each sandwich lightly on both sides using softened butter.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half diagonally, and serve warm.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The creamy avocado spread eliminates any dry bread complaints from picky eaters
- Everything melts together into that perfect grilled cheese nostalgia but with actual protein
- Ready in under 30 minutes using leftover chicken or rotisserie from the store
02 -
- Medium heat is your friend—too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts
- Letting the sandwich rest for a minute after grilling helps everything set so slices stay intact
- The avocado spread can be made ahead and stored in the fridge with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients for even melting
- A panini press works too if you want those professional grill marks