A delicious Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich featuring creamy mashed avocado, tender shredded chicken, and melted cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese on toasted sourdough bread. This easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, with optional add-ins like tomato, red onion, or crispy bacon to enhance the flavors.
Total Time:18 minutes
Yield:1 sandwich
Ingredients
Bread and Spread
2 slices sourdough or artisan bread
1 tbsp mayonnaise or aioli (optional)
1 tbsp butter for toasting
Filling
1/2 ripe avocado, mashed
1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken, grilled or rotisserie
2 slices cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins
Sliced tomato
Red onion
Crispy bacon
Instructions
Prepare the avocado spread: In a small bowl, mash 1/2 ripe avocado with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the sandwich: Spread mayonnaise or aioli on one side of each slice of bread, if using. On one slice, evenly spread the mashed avocado mixture. Layer the shredded cooked chicken on top of the avocado, then place the slices of cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken. Add any optional add-ins like sliced tomato, red onion, or crispy bacon.
Toast the sandwich: Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add butter and allow it to melt, coating the pan evenly. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet, cut in half if desired, and serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
Use ripe avocado for a creamy texture; underripe avocados will not mash well.
Substitute sourdough with artisan bread or any hearty bread of your choice.
For a healthier option, use light mayonnaise or skip it altogether.
Add a dash of hot sauce or chipotle mayo for extra flavor.
Leftover rotisserie chicken works great and saves preparation time.
To make it vegetarian, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables or beans.
