Description
Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich delivers creamy avocado, tender chicken, and gooey cheese on toasted bread. A simple, satisfying meal for any day.
Ingredients
- Sandwich Foundation:
- Sourdough Bread (2 slices per sandwich)
- Unsalted Butter (1 tbsp per sandwich)
- Creamy Filling & Flavor:
- Cooked Chicken Breast (1 cup, shredded or diced)
- Ripe Avocados (1 large, mashed)
- Mayonnaise (2 tbsp)
- Red Onion (1 tbsp, finely diced)
- Fresh Cilantro (1 tbsp, chopped)
- Lime Juice (1 tsp)
- Melty Goodness:
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup, shredded)
- Seasonings & Spices:
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep Your Filling:: First things first, let’s get that creamy chicken and avocado mixture ready. In a medium bowl, combine your shredded cooked chicken, diced ripe avocado, mayonnaise, finely diced red onion, fresh cilantro, and a good squeeze of lime juice. Now, here’s where I always forget to season properly the first time, so don’t be like me! Add a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Mash it all together with a fork until it’s creamy but still has some texture. You don’t want it completely smooth; those little chunks of avocado are so good!
- Assemble Your Sandwich:: Grab your sourdough bread. Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice – this is crucial for that golden, crispy crust. Flip two slices butter-side down. On one of those slices, pile on half of your chicken avocado mixture. Don’t be shy, but don’t overfill it either, or it’ll be a messy escape artist! Top that with a generous layer of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Place the other un-buttered bread slice on top, butter-side up. Repeat for the second sandwich. This is where I sometimes get distracted and put butter on the *wrong* side, oops!
- Grill to Golden Perfection:: Heat a non-stick skillet or a griddle over medium-low heat. You want it warm enough to melt the cheese and toast the bread, but not so hot that it burns before the inside is gooey. Carefully place your assembled Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwiches into the warm pan. Listen for that gentle sizzle, that’s the sound of deliciousness starting! This step smells like pure comfort, honestly.
- Flip and Melt:: Cook for about 4-6 minutes on the first side, or until the bread is beautifully golden brown and the cheese is starting to get soft. Peek underneath; you want a nice, even toast. Then, with a confident spatula flip, turn the sandwiches over. This is where I sometimes lose a bit of filling, but hey, that’s kitchen life! Continue cooking for another 4-6 minutes on the second side, until that side is also golden and the cheese inside is completely melted and gooey. Patience is a virtue here, don’t rush it!
- Press for Extra Goodness (Optional):: If you want an even flatter, crispier Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich, gently press down on the sandwiches with a spatula during the last few minutes of cooking. I sometimes use another heavy pan on top for extra pressure, which gives it that diner-style crispness. It helps everything meld together so beautifully. Just watch that cheese doesn’t ooze out too much, though a little bit of crispy cheese on the pan is a happy accident!
- Serve It Up:: Once your Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwiches are perfectly golden and the cheese is gloriously melted, carefully remove them from the pan. Let them rest for just a minute or two – this helps the cheese set a bit and prevents you from burning your mouth (I learned that hard way!). Slice them in half, diagonally of course, because that just feels right, doesn’t it? The inside should be a vibrant mix of creamy avocado, tender chicken, and gooey cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy that warm, satisfying goodness!