Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe You’ll Crave Every Time
A mouthwatering Chicken Avocado Melt sandwich featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy mashed avocado, melted cheeses, and fresh veggies on crispy sourdough bread. A quick and comforting lunch or dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or artisan bread
- 1 cooked chicken breast (grilled or roasted), sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: dash of lime juice in mashed avocado
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork. Add a dash of lime juice, a pinch of salt, and chopped cilantro (if using).
- Lay out the bread slices. Spread the mashed avocado on one side. Layer with sliced chicken, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, red onion, and tomato slices.
- Top with the second slice of bread and press down gently.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and place the sandwich in the pan. Grill for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot while the cheese is gooey and flavors are fresh.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Swap in whole wheat or multigrain bread for added fiber.
- Add a slice of bacon for extra flavor if desired.
- Serve with a side of soup or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg