Description
An indulgent chicken avocado melt featuring creamy avocado and spicy chipotle flavors, inspired by Panera’s famous version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- ¼ cup chipotle mayo (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 slices of sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mashed avocado, and chipotle mayo. Mix well until all ingredients are blended. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Butter the Bread: Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. This will help achieve a crispy, golden crust when grilling.
- Assemble the Sandwich: On the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, spread a generous amount of the chicken avocado mixture. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the mixture. Place the second slice of bread on top, with the buttered side facing out.
- Grill the Sandwich: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden.
- Serve: Once done, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
This melt is delicious with a light salad, sweet potato fries, or tomato soup. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg