Effortless Chicken Avocado Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins & Dairy
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4 slices of cheese (cheddar, provolone, or Swiss)
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2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
→ Bread & Spreads
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons mayo
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4 slices of your choice of bread (like sourdough or ciabatta)
→ Produce
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1 tomato, cut into slices
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1 avocado, sliced up ripe
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1 small red onion, sliced super thin
→ Oils & Seasonings
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Salt and pepper, adjust to taste
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Butter or olive oil for toasting
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1 tablespoon olive oil
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook each side for 6-7 minutes till fully cooked. Slice thinly after letting it rest away from the pan.
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Slice up your avocado, shred the cheese you want to use, cut the red onion into thin rounds, and slice the tomato. Keep them handy.
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Spread some mayo and Dijon underneath on each slice of your bread.
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On one slice per sandwich, stack the layers—chicken, onion slices, your cheese, tomato layers, and avocado. Cover with the other slice of bread, mayo against the filling.
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Start by heating a skillet to medium heat, tossing in olive oil or butter. Add your sandwich and cook until golden—pressing down lightly with a spatula till the cheese is gooey and melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Move the sandwiches off the heat. Wait a minute to slice them down the middle. Serve while warm.
# Notes:
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Try adding fresh herbs like cilantro or basil for more flavor.
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Lightly toast the bread before assembling for an extra crunch.