Description
This Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a delicious and satisfying lunch option featuring tender, pan-cooked chicken breasts layered with creamy avocado, melted cheese, fresh tomato, and red onion, all sandwiched between perfectly toasted bread spread with mayo and Dijon mustard. The sandwiches are grilled to golden perfection, making for a warm, melty, and flavorful meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sandwich Fillings
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
Bread & Spreads
- 4 slices bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or choice)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
For Grilling
- Butter or olive oil, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- Prepare the Avocado and Cheese: Slice the avocado and set aside. Prepare your choice of cheese slices and keep ready for assembling.
- Prepare the Bread: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each bread slice, then spread Dijon mustard on top of the mayonnaise evenly.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On two slices of the prepared bread, layer the sliced chicken, avocado slices, cheese, red onion, and tomato. Place the remaining bread slices on top with the mayo side facing down.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add butter or olive oil. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and cheese has melted. Press gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt evenly.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, allow to cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any bread type you prefer, but sturdy breads like sourdough or ciabatta hold up best for grilling.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika when seasoning the chicken.
- Avocado should be ripe but firm to hold slices well without turning mushy.
- Feel free to swap mayonnaise for a lighter option like Greek yogurt if desired.
- Ideal served immediately while cheese is melty and bread is crisp.
