Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printer-Friendly)

Warm, satisfying layers of chicken, avocado, and melted cheese on toasted bread for a comforting meal.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until fully combined.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread the mayo-mustard mixture evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On four slices topped with spread, arrange cooked chicken, followed by avocado slices, tomato, red onion, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top, 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.
06 - Place sandwiches in the pan, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread achieves golden-brown color and cheese melts completely.
07 - Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of warm, melted cheese and cool, creamy avocado creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite interesting
  • It uses up leftover chicken beautifully, turning something basic into a sandwich that feels like it came from a specialty deli
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you want something comforting but don't have the energy for a complicated dinner
02 -
  • The heat level matters so much—too high and your bread will burn before the cheese melts, too low and you'll end up with soggy bread and lukewarm filling
  • Don't overload your sandwiches with filling or they'll fall apart when you flip them—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt ended up as a delicious mess on my plate
  • Pressing down gently with your spatula while cooking helps the cheese adhere to both pieces of bread, creating that structural integrity that makes a great melt
03 -
  • Weighing down your sandwiches with a heavy pan or bacon press while cooking creates restaurant-level even melting and crunchiness
  • If your avocado isn't quite ripe enough, a quick mash with a fork makes it spreadable and prevents those frustrating slips where whole slices slide out while you're eating
  • Buttering the bread instead of the pan gives you more control over coverage and ensures every inch gets that beautiful golden color

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