Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt
The Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt is a scrumptious combination of tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a smoky chipotle sauce, all enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown bread.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use grilled or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 ripe avocado Ensure the avocado is soft but not overripe.
- 1/4 cup chipotle sauce This can be store-bought or homemade.
- 1 cup shredded cheese A blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar works well.
- 4 slices bread Choose your favorite type, such as sourdough, whole wheat, or white.
- 2 tablespoons butter Softened butter will be used for grilling the bread.
- to taste salt and pepper Basic seasonings to enhance the overall flavor.
- optional toppings Consider adding fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or a squeeze of lime juice.
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Shred or dice your cooked chicken and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chipotle sauce: Pour the chipotle sauce over the chicken and mix well, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mash the avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl, and mash it until smooth.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread mashed avocado on one slice of bread, layer with chipotle chicken mixture, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Top it off: Place another slice of bread on top and press down gently.
- Heat the skillet: Melt one tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Grill the melt: Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, spreading remaining butter on top.
- Flip the sandwich: Gently flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the second side is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, slice diagonally, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a side of fresh salad or crunchy chips for a complete meal.