Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich
A cozy and creamy sandwich featuring tender shredded chicken, velvety mashed avocado, and gooey melted cheese between golden, buttery slices of bread.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use freshly cooked chicken for the best texture.
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed Choose a ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella) Feel free to mix cheeses for flavor.
- 4 slices of bread Consider sourdough, whole grain, or sturdy white.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- as needed Butter for spreading Softened butter spreads more evenly.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and mashed avocado. Season with salt and pepper.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side, place a generous amount of the chicken and avocado mixture, followed by a layer of cheese.
- Top with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
Grilling
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Grill the sandwich until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, let the sandwich rest for a minute before cutting. Store leftover sandwiches wrapped in parchment in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 650mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g
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