Description
The Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is everything you want in a comfort food lunch—juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and melty cheese layered between golden, toasted bread. Quick to prepare and café-worthy in flavor, this sandwich is hearty enough for a main meal yet simple enough for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ripe avocado, sliced
4 slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
4 slices bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or your choice)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, sliced
1 tbsp butter or olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thin.
Prep Veggies: Slice avocado, red onion, and tomato.
Make Spread: Mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Spread on all bread slices.
Assemble Sandwiches: Layer chicken, avocado, cheese, onion, and tomato on two slices of bread. Top with remaining slices, spread-side down.
Grill Sandwiches: Heat butter or oil in a skillet. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and cheese is melted.
Serve: Let rest 1 minute before slicing in half. Serve warm.
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for quicker cooking.
Swap chicken with rotisserie for an even faster meal.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra kick.
Best enjoyed fresh—bread may lose crispness if reheated.
Vegetarian option: use grilled portobello mushrooms instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: Grilling / Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American