Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of a Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich, a perfect harmony of flavors and textures with grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and gooey cheese sandwiched between whole grain bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (grilled or pan-seared)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for toasting)
- 1 small tomato (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh spinach or lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Pound and Cook Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, season, and cook until fully done.
- Prepare Spread: Mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a bowl.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread mixture on bread slices. Layer cheese, avocado, chicken, tomato, and greens. Top with bread slices.
- Toast Sandwich: Toast sandwiches in a skillet with olive oil or butter until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice sandwiches in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance with smoked provolone or hot sauce in the spread.
- Rotisserie chicken can be a time-saving alternative.
- Various bread options like whole grain, sourdough, or gluten-free can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
