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Chicken avocado melt with golden toasted sourdough, melted cheese and creamy avocado layers cut in half. Easy 15 minute restaurant-quality sandwich recipe with seasoned chicken and fresh cilantro.

Chicken Avocado Melt

Golden toasted sandwich with seasoned chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on sourdough bread. This restaurant-style chicken avocado melt delivers gourmet flavors with homemade freshness in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices Sourdough bread Thick cut for sturdy base
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast Shredded or diced
  • 2 medium Ripe avocados Firm but yielding
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese Or cheddar for melting
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lime juice Prevents browning
  • 3 tablespoon Chipotle mayo Store bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoon Butter For toasting bread
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder For chicken seasoning

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For even toasting
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl For avocado mixture
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing ingredients
  • 1 Cutting board For safe preparation
  • 1 Spatula For flipping sandwiches
  • 1 Fork For mashing avocados
  • 1 Measuring spoons For seasonings
  • 2 Serving plates For presentation

Method
 

  1. Season shredded chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  2. Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth
  3. Fold chopped cilantro into avocado mixture
  4. Spread chipotle mayo on one side of each bread slice
  5. Distribute seasoned chicken evenly over mayo
  6. Spread avocado mixture generously over chicken
  7. Place cheese slices over avocado
  8. Top with remaining bread slices, mayo side down
  9. Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat
  10. Place sandwiches in skillet, cook 3 to 4 minutes until golden
  11. Turn sandwiches, press gently, cook 3 to 4 minutes more
  12. Ensure cheese is melted and bread is golden brown
  13. Let rest 1 minute before cutting
  14. Cut diagonally and serve immediately while hot

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.