Description
Grilled chicken avocado melt brings together juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese between toasted bread for a satisfying lunch that keeps you coming back. Simple ingredients combine in about thirty minutes to create something delicious that your whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and produce:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
Cheese and bread:
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices whole grain bread
Seasonings and oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper across both of your 1 lb chicken breasts, then warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet on medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Place your seasoned chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on the first side without moving it around.
- Flip each breast and continue cooking for another 6 to 7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer your cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Halve your ripe avocado lengthwise, twist the two halves apart, and use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash your avocado with a fork until it reaches a creamy texture, then season it with a pinch of salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Lay out 4 slices of whole grain bread on your work surface and spread the mashed avocado evenly on 2 of the slices.
- Layer 1 cup fresh spinach leaves over the avocado on each slice, then distribute your sliced chicken strips on top of the greens.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the chicken, then place the remaining 2 bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to your skillet and heat it on medium-low for about 1 minute.
- Set your sandwiches in the warm skillet and toast them for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom bread turns golden brown.
- Carefully flip each sandwich and toast the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until both sides are golden and the cheese has melted completely.
Notes
- Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning so they cook uniformly and stay juicy rather than drying out on the edges.
- Slice the avocado just before mashing and assembling your sandwich to prevent browning, since exposed avocado darkens quickly when it sits.
- Butter the outside of your bread instead of relying only on the skillet’s oil for a crispier, golden exterior that melts more evenly.
- If you’re avoiding dairy, swap the cheddar for dairy-free cheese or skip it entirely and add extra mashed avocado for creaminess and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Grilled Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg