Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich Recipe
A delicious and hearty Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich featuring tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, melted cheese, and fresh veggies layered between toasted bread for a perfect lunch or dinner meal.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sandwich Filling
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 slices of cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
Bread & Condiments
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
For Grilling
- Butter or olive oil for grilling
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- Prepare the Ingredients: While the chicken cooks, slice the avocado, red onion, and tomato into thin, even slices. Arrange the cheese slices and set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice of bread, then spread Dijon mustard over the mayonnaise. On two slices of the mayo-mustard side, layer sliced chicken, avocado slices, cheese, red onion, and tomato. Top each with the remaining bread slices, mayo side down, to form the sandwiches.
- Grill the Sandwich: Heat a clean skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or olive oil to the pan. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula to help compress the sandwich and encourage even melting. Grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for about one minute. Slice each sandwich in half and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe avocado to avoid mushy texture.
- Chicken can be grilled or baked as an alternative cooking method.
- Cheese choice can be adjusted to taste; Swiss, cheddar, or provolone work well.
- Pressing sandwiches while grilling helps meld flavors and melt cheese evenly.
- For extra crunch, consider adding leafy greens like lettuce or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Avocado Sandwich, Melted Cheese Sandwich, Easy Lunch Recipe