Description
A delightful sandwich featuring shredded chicken and creamy avocado, perfect for lunches or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Butter or olive oil for toasting
- Optional add-ins: tomato slices, red onion, crispy bacon, fresh spinach or arugula
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Mash the avocado with a little lime or lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Spread avocado on one side of two bread slices. Top with chicken mixture, then layer on cheese and any optional add-ins. Close with the remaining bread slices.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat with butter or oil. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing slightly until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, sliced if desired.
Notes
Experiment with flavors by adding herbs or spices to the chicken mixture for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken sandwich, avocado, easy lunch, quick dinner
