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Homemade Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich stacked on a wooden board, made with crispy golden sourdough, melted cheese, juicy chicken breast, and chunky avocado mixed with tomato, red onion, and cilantro.

Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich

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A crispy, cheesy, and creamy Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich that tastes like it came from a cafe—but made in your own kitchen. Easy to assemble with leftover chicken, avocado, and melty cheese layered on golden sourdough.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Assembly Time 5 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Sourdough bread - Slices
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken - Shredded or sliced
  • 2 Ripe avocados - Sliced
  • 8 Monterey jack cheese - Slices
  • 4 Sharp cheddar cheese - Slices
  • Butter - For spreading on bread
  • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise - Mixed with garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice - For avocado + mayo mixture
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - For mayo
  • Salt - To taste
  • Black pepper - To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Smoked paprika - For flavor over avocado

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (Or griddle pan)
  • 1 Wide spatula (For flipping sandwiches)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing avocado and bread)
  • 1 Cutting board (For prepping ingredients)
  • 1 Small bowl (For mixing mayo spread)

Method
 

  1. Slice avocados and toss with lime juice. Shred or slice cooked chicken. Butter one side of each bread slice. Mix mayonnaise and garlic powder. Heat skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread garlic mayo on unbuttered side of bread. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper. Add Monterey jack and cheddar cheese slices.
  3. Layer avocado slices on top of cheese. Sprinkle smoked paprika. Add optional extras if desired. Top with second bread slice, buttered side out.
  4. Place sandwich in heated skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook other side 3–4 minutes. Press lightly with spatula.
  5. Remove from heat, let rest 2 minutes. Cut diagonally and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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