Description
A quick and cozy sandwich layered with seasoned shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and melty cheddar cheese between buttery toasted bread—ready in 25 minutes for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
4 slices bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or ciabatta)
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix shredded chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place two slices, buttered side down, on a baking sheet.
- Top with seasoned chicken, avocado slices, and shredded cheddar.
- Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Bake 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is toasted. Let rest briefly before serving.
- Alternatively, grill in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melty.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
Swap cheddar with mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack.
Add bacon, tomato, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Smear Dijon mustard or pesto inside for a flavor boost.
To store: wrap in foil and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat in oven or toaster oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg