Copycat Panera Bread Chicken Avocado Melt

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Enjoy a homemade version of Panera Bread’s Chicken Avocado Melt! With tender shredded chicken, creamy avocado, smoky gouda cheese, and a zesty chipotle Greek yogurt sauce, this sandwich is a perfect lunch or dinner option. Ready in minutes and customizable to your taste!

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 5mins
Serves or Makes: 1 sandwich

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ingredients

For the Chipotle Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce, adjusted to taste

ingredients

For the Sandwich

  • 2 slices Italian bread
  • 3/4 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 slices smoked gouda cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Peppadew peppers
  • 1/2 small avocado, thinly sliced

Method

To make the Chipotle Sauce

  • Step 1

    In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, salt, and chipotle in adobo sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste and set aside.

To make the Sandwich

  • Step 1

    On one slice of bread, spread a layer of the chipotle Greek yogurt sauce.

  • Step 2

    Add the shredded chicken, smoked gouda cheese slices, cilantro, Peppadew peppers, and sliced avocado. Top with the second slice of bread.

  • Step 3

    Heat a skillet or pan over medium heat. Lightly spray or grease the pan with cooking spray.

  • Step 4

    Grill the sandwich for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

  • Step 5

    Cut the sandwich in half and enjoy!