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Chicken Salad Melt Sandwich

A chicken salad melt sandwich is made with toasted buttered bread, creamy chicken salad, melted cheese, and fresh lettuce and tomato.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices bread whole wheat or white
  • 1/3 cup chicken salad
  • 1/4 cup cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 1 large leaf lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter completely.
  • Brush the melted butter onto one side of each slice of bread.
  • Heat a sauté pan over low heat.
  • Place both slices of bread in the pan, butter side down.
  • Evenly divide the grated cheese over both slices.
  • Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the pan.
  • Spread the chicken salad evenly on both slices.
  • Add lettuce and tomato on one slice over the chicken salad.
  • Top with the second slice to form your chicken salad melt sandwich.
  • Slice in half and serve warm.

Notes

You can swap lettuce with arugula or spinach for a different flavor.
Add sliced avocado or pickles for extra texture and taste.
Serve with fries, soup, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.