Description
A quick and easy 3-ingredient inspired sandwich featuring crispy toasted sourdough bread, melted cheddar and Swiss cheese, tender chicken, and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cooked and shredded or sliced
- 1–2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 thick slices sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Lime juice (optional, for avocado)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in a separate pan over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then shred or slice.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork until creamy but textured. Add a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
- Spread mashed avocado evenly on one side of each bread slice. Layer chicken, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese on one slice. Top with the second slice, avocado-side down.
- Spread softened butter evenly on the outside of both bread slices.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwich in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Carefully flip the sandwich. Cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. If cheese isn’t melted, cover the pan with a lid for the last minute.
- Remove from pan and let rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
Use medium-low heat to prevent burning the bread before the cheese melts. Dry chicken thoroughly to avoid soggy bread. Layer cheese directly against the bread to create a barrier against the avocado. For a dairy-free version, use vegan cheese slices. For a gluten-free version, use sturdy gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 35
Keywords: chicken avocado melt, easy sandwich recipe, quick dinner, comfort food, sourdough sandwich, 3-ingredient recipe