Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

This Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt is smoky, creamy, and irresistibly satisfying. With tender smoked chicken, ripe avocado, melty cheese, and a bold chipotle sauce, this sandwich delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Smoky, creamy, and perfectly balanced
• Quick stovetop sandwich ready in under 20 minutes
• Great for lunch, dinner, or casual entertaining
• Customizable heat level with chipotle sauce
• Comfort food with fresh, vibrant flavors

Ingredients

For the Sandwich

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 slices sourdough bread
• ¼ avocado, sliced
• 2 ounces smoked chicken breast, sliced
• 3 Peppadew peppers, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 slice Chao creamy original cheese
• 1–2 tablespoons chipotle sauce

For the Chipotle Sauce

• 1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chipotle adobo sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
3. Place one slice of bread oil-side down in the skillet. Layer with cheese, smoked chicken, avocado slices, Peppadew peppers, and chopped cilantro.
4. Spread chipotle sauce on the inside of the second bread slice and place it sauce-side down on top of the sandwich.
5. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Carefully flip and cook the other side until toasted and crisp.
6. Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.

Tips & Tricks

• Start with cheese on the bottom to help everything melt together
• Use more chipotle sauce for extra heat
• Cover the skillet briefly to help the cheese melt faster
• Swap sourdough with whole wheat or gluten-free bread if needed

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 18 minutes
• Yield: 1 sandwich
• Category: Sandwich
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American-Inspired
• Difficulty: Easy
• Dietary Notes: Halal-friendly

Notes

• Use halal-certified smoked chicken
• Vegan cheese can be swapped for dairy cheese if preferred
• Add tomato slices for extra freshness

Nutrition (Approximate)

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 26g
• Carbohydrates: 34g
• Fat: 32g

FAQ

Is this sandwich spicy?
It’s mildly spicy. You can control the heat by adjusting the chipotle sauce amount.

Can I make the chipotle sauce ahead of time?
Yes, it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

What cheese works best?
Creamy meltable cheese like Chao works beautifully, but dairy cheese also works.

Can I grill this sandwich instead?
Yes, it grills well on a panini press or outdoor grill.

What sides pair well with this?
Serve with sweet potato fries, a green salad, or tomato soup.

Storage

• Refrigerator: Best enjoyed fresh
• Freezer: Not recommended
• Reheating: Reheat in a skillet for best texture

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Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt made with smoked chicken, avocado, and creamy chipotle sauce.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Sandwich

Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients

  

For the Sandwich

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 slices sourdough bread
• ¼ avocado sliced
• 2 ounces smoked chicken breast sliced
• 3 Peppadew peppers sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 slice Chao creamy original cheese
• 1 –2 tablespoons chipotle sauce

For the Chipotle Sauce

• 1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove minced
• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, whisk together the chipotle adobo sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
• Place one slice of bread oil-side down in the skillet. Layer with cheese, smoked chicken, avocado slices, Peppadew peppers, and chopped cilantro.
• Spread chipotle sauce on the inside of the second bread slice and place it sauce-side down on top of the sandwich.
• Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Carefully flip and cook the other side until toasted and crisp.
• Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.

Notes

• Use halal-certified smoked chicken

Conclusion

This Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt is everything a great sandwich should be: crispy, melty, smoky, and packed with flavor. Easy enough for busy days and indulgent enough to feel special, it’s a must-try recipe.