Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe
A deliciously melty and creamy chicken avocado melt sandwich that combines tender chicken, ripe avocado, and gooey cheese toasted to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner with endless customizable flavor options.
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan (or panini press)
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
- Small bowl (for avocado prep)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (grilled, rotisserie, or leftover), sliced or shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced
- 4 slices bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or your favorite)
- 4–6 slices cheese (cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack)
- 2 tbsp butter or mayonnaise (for spreading on bread)
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice (to toss avocado slices)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional extras: bacon, tomato slices, red onion, pesto, chipotle mayo
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado by slicing and tossing with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Lightly butter or spread mayo on one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble sandwiches layering cheese, chicken, avocado, and any optional extras between two slices of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat skillet or panini press over medium heat. Toast sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently until bread is golden and cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, sprinkle parmesan cheese on the buttered bread before toasting.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with grilled mushrooms or tempeh.
- Leftovers reheat best in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispness.
- Use room temperature avocado for a creamier texture and easier layering.
- Add fresh herbs like cilantro or basil for a flavor boost.