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Chicken avocado melt sandwich on golden buttered sourdough with juicy pan-seared chicken breast sliced thin, creamy ripe avocado, two slices melted Swiss cheddar or provolone, sliced tomato, red onion, mayo Dijon mustard spread, grilled 3-4 minutes per side until golden and gooey

Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich

Seasoned chicken, creamy sliced avocado, and melted provolone stacked on buttered sourdough and pan-toasted until golden. A crispy, satisfying sandwich ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 648
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded even
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or lightly mashed
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread thick cut
  • 4 slices provolone or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or chipotle mayo
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for toasting
  • optional - sliced tomato, red onion, or arugula

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Lid or foil for covering pan

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook in olive oil over medium-high for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Rest 3 minutes then slice thin.
  3. Toss avocado with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  4. Spread mayo on the inside of each bread slice. Butter the outside of each slice.
  5. Layer chicken, avocado, cheese, and any extras. Close with remaining bread slices.
  6. Toast butter-side down in skillet over medium heat, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is fully melted.
  7. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rest the chicken before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • Cover the pan while toasting to melt the cheese evenly from inside.
  • Apply lime juice to avocado immediately after slicing to prevent browning.
  • Cooked chicken keeps refrigerated for up to 3 days for quick assembly.