Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich

A warm, toasty sandwich layered with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, melty cheese, and a garlic-lime mayo spread. It’s rich, filling, and tastes like something straight from a gourmet café — but super easy to make at home!


🧾 Ingredients

For the Sandwich

  • 2 slices sourdough or whole-grain bread

  • 1 cooked chicken breast (shredded or sliced)

  • ½ ripe avocado, sliced

  • 2 slices mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack

  • 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

  • A handful of spinach or lettuce

  • Butter or olive oil for grilling

Garlic-Lime Mayo Spread

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

  • Squeeze of lime or lemon juice

  • Pinch of salt & pepper


👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Spread

Mix mayo, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Spread on both slices of bread.

2️⃣ Build the Sandwich

Layer in order:

  • Chicken

  • Avocado slices

  • Tomato (optional)

  • Spinach

  • Cheese slices

Close the sandwich.

3️⃣ Grill

  • Heat a skillet or sandwich press.

  • Add a little butter or oil.

  • Grill on medium heat 3–5 minutes per side, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.

4️⃣ Serve

Slice in half and enjoy warm!


❓ Q/A

Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes — makes it even easier!

Q: Best cheese for melting?

Mozzarella, provolone, Monterey Jack, or Havarti.

Q: Can I make it spicy?

Add jalapeños or use spicy mayo.

Q: Is this healthy?

Yes — high protein, healthy fats from avocado, and fiber if using whole-grain bread.

Q: Can I make it low-carb?

Use low-carb bread or wrap in a lettuce leaf and pan-sear lightly.

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