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A tall, stacked CHICKEN AVOCADO MELT SANDWICH with melted cheddar cheese oozing out, served on toasted sourdough.

CHICKEN AVOCADO MELT SANDWICH

This recipe recreates the satisfying flavor of a café favorite. It combines grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese between slices of bread for a quick, flavorful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 avocados peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1 loaf unsliced Italian or other white bread
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 chipotle chili peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. lime juice
  • butter or mayonnaise for grilling
For the Chicken
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • olive oil for drizzling
For the Chipotle Mayo
  • salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Glass baking dish
  • Small bowl
  • Griddle or skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice each chicken breast crosswise so you have 2 thinner breasts. You should have 4 thin breasts total.
  2. Place the chicken in a glass baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Dice the chipotle peppers. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, and peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Set this mixture aside.
  4. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Slice the bread into 8 thick slices, about 1/2 inch thick. Spread butter or mayonnaise on one side of each slice.
  5. Build the sandwich: Spread the chipotle mayonnaise onto the unbuttered side of the bread slices. Layer with grated cheddar, sliced avocados, cooked chicken, and 2 slices of American cheese. Top with another slice of bread.
  6. Grill the sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Notes

This recipe uses standard white bread, but you can substitute gluten-free bread if needed to adapt it for dietary requirements.

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