Irresistible Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich You’ll Crave Daily

This Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a comforting lunch option with creamy avocado and gooey cheese.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

4 slices Crusty Bread or Sourdough Choose something with a good crunch.

For the Filling

2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts Shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken recommended.
1 whole Avocado Feel free to substitute with guacamole.
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or pepper jack.

For Cooking

2 tbsp Butter Can use olive oil as a healthier alternative.
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
On a baking sheet, place two slices of bread, butter-side down. Spread the chicken mixture evenly on top of each slice.
Slice the avocado and layer it over the chicken mixture.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the avocado.
Place the remaining slices of bread on top, butter-side up.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let the sandwich cool for a minute or two before slicing in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with additional ingredients like bacon or greens. Avoid soggy sandwiches by using firm avocados.

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