Description

This Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a deliciously satisfying meal combining tender, seasoned chicken breasts with creamy avocado, melted cheese, fresh tomato, and red onion layered between toasted bread spread with a tangy mayo-Dijon mustard blend. Perfect for a hearty lunch or casual dinner, this sandwich is quickly cooked on the stovetop skillet for a golden, crispy finish and melty cheese goodness.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Seasoning

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 and Spreads

4 slices bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or your choice)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

For Grilling

Butter or olive oil for grilling the sandwiches

Instructions

Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and let rest a few minutes before slicing thinly.
Prepare Ingredients: While the chicken rests, slice the avocado, tomato, and red onion. Set these aside along with your choice of cheese slices.
Prepare Bread: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard evenly on each slice of bread to add creaminess and tang.
Assemble Sandwiches: On two slices of the prepared bread, layer the sliced chicken, avocado, cheese, red onion, and tomato. Top with the remaining bread slices, mayo side down, to form two sandwiches.
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 about 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula to help melt the cheese evenly, until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let cool a minute, then slice in half. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Resting the chicken after cooking helps keep it juicy and easier to slice.
Choose a sturdy bread like sourdough or ciabatta to hold the fillings without getting soggy.
You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter spread.
Adding a little lemon juice to the avocado slices prevents browning if preparing ahead.
Feel free to swap in different cheeses according to preference, such as mozzarella or pepper jack for a twist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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