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Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich

Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich
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The Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal combining tender cooked chicken, creamy ripe avocado, and gooey melted cheese between toasted hearty bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack, this sandwich balances protein, healthy fats, and textures to deliver a deliciously nourishing experience.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
  • 2 slices of melt-friendly cheese (cheddar or provolone, about 2 oz)
  • 2 slices hearty bread (sourdough, whole-grain, or gluten-free bread)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil, for toasting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Shred or slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice or mash the ripe avocado until creamy. Grate or slice your chosen cheese and have your bread ready for assembly.
  2. Assemble the Sandwich: Evenly spread the avocado on one slice of bread. Layer the chicken generously over the avocado. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using. Top with cheese, then cover with the second bread slice to form the sandwich.
  3. Toast the Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add butter or olive oil. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula or pan lid, until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half diagonally, and serve immediately to enjoy the melted cheese stretch and balanced flavors.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked chicken for optimal texture and flavor.
  • Choose ripe but firm avocado to avoid a mushy texture.
  • Toast the sandwich on low heat to ensure cheese melts evenly without burning the bread.
  • Season the avocado with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime juice to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
  • Press the sandwich gently during toasting for better melting and binding.
  • Leftover cooked chicken works perfectly and saves prep time.
  • To make it vegan, swap chicken for grilled tofu and use vegan cheese.
  • Store leftovers wrapped tightly in foil or airtight containers in the fridge; avoid freezing due to avocado texture changes.
  • Reheat gently in a skillet or oven wrapped in foil to restore crispiness and melted cheese.

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Keywords: chicken avocado sandwich, melt sandwich, quick sandwich, healthy sandwich, protein sandwich, creamy avocado sandwich

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