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Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

This Chicken Avocado Melt is packed with cheesy, spicy, smoky flavor and crispy sourdough—ready in under 15 minutes for the ultimate lunch win!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: chicken, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 4 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese low-fat
  • 1/2 cup mashed avocado fresh works, one large avocado
  • 4 slices of sourdough bread
  • 4-5 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk the 4 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon vinegar.
    Sauce ingredients in a bowl on a countertop.
  • Add in the 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, 1/2 cup of the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and stir very well to combine.
    Shredded cheese and chicken on top of sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  • Spread one side of your slices with 4-5 tablespoons mayonnaise and place them mayo-side down on a chopping board. Spread the other side with 1/2 cup mashed avocado
  • Divide the chicken + cheese mixture among 2 of your 4 slices of sourdough bread. Sprinkle the remaining cheese. Then top with the remaining slices of bread, mayo-side up.
    Two slices of bread, one with cheese and avocado and the other with sauce coated shredded chicken on a wooden surface.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the sandwiches and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese inside is fully melted.
    A toasted sandwich on a white plate.
  • Serve the sandwiches warm.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Make sure your melt turns out mouthwatering with these quick tips:
  • Use low heat so the cheese melts fully without burning the bread.
  • Don’t skimp on the mayo—it’s the secret to that golden, crispy exterior.
  • Shred the cheese fresh for ultimate melty magic.

Nutrition

Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1mg