Description
A quick and delicious Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt featuring shredded cooked chicken mixed with a smoky chipotle adobo sauce, melted low-fat cheddar cheese, and creamy mashed avocado, all sandwiched between lightly toasted sourdough bread with a touch of mayonnaise. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful lunch or dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Filling
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup mashed fresh avocado (about one large avocado)
Bread and Spread
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4-5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chipotle adobo sauce, ketchup, honey, and vinegar until smooth and fully combined to create a flavorful base for the filling.
- Combine chicken and cheese: Add the shredded cooked chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce mixture. Stir well to coat all the chicken evenly, infusing it with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors.
- Assemble the bread slices: Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of all four slices of sourdough bread and place them mayo-side down on a chopping board. Spread the other side of each slice with the mashed avocado for a creamy texture.
- Add chicken mixture and cheese: Divide the chicken and cheese mixture evenly between two slices of the bread over the mashed avocado layer. Then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture to ensure a melty finish.
- Build the sandwiches: Top each assembled slice with the remaining bread slices, making sure the mayonnaise side faces up to achieve a crispy outer layer during cooking.
- Cook the melts: Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and drizzle with olive or avocado oil. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside has melted thoroughly.
- Serve warm: Remove the sandwiches from the pan immediately and serve while warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use low heat to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts completely.
- You can substitute sourdough with your preferred hearty bread like ciabatta or whole wheat.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle adobo sauce for desired spice level.
- For extra crispiness, press the sandwiches gently with a spatula while cooking.
- Leftover melts can be refrigerated and reheated in a pan or oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
