Description

This Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring juicy, pan-cooked chicken breasts layered with creamy avocado, melty cheese, fresh red onion, and tomato, all sandwiched between toasted sourdough or ciabatta bread spread with tangy mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner, this sandwich combines fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques for a flavorful and comforting dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Sandwich Fillings

1 avocado, sliced
4 slices of your favorite cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, sliced

Bread and Condiments

4 slices of bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or your choice)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Butter or olive oil for grilling the sandwiches

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor before cooking.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts and cook them for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juices, then slice the chicken thinly for easier sandwich assembly.
Prepare Avocado and Cheese: Slice the avocado evenly and prepare your chosen cheese slices; set both aside for layering.
Prepare the Bread: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on each slice of bread to add moisture and tang.
Assemble the Sandwiches: On two slices of the prepared bread, layer sliced chicken, avocado, and cheese, then top with slices of red onion and tomato for freshness and crunch.
Top the Sandwiches: Cover with the remaining bread slices, mayo side down, to complete each sandwich.
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 until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts, pressing gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt evenly.
Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let them cool for a minute to set, then slice in half and serve warm for the best taste experience.

Notes

Feel free to swap the chicken breasts for grilled or rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
Use your preferred bread type, but thick slices work best to hold the ingredients.
Adding a little lemon juice to the avocado slices can help prevent browning if not consuming immediately.
Cheese options such as Swiss, cheddar, or provolone complement the flavors well, but you can experiment with others like mozzarella or pepper jack.
Serve with a side of chips or a fresh salad for a complete meal.