Paula Deen's Almond Chicken Salad Melt

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 slices country bread
• 1/4 cup thousand island dressing
• 8 slices swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup butter

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, almonds, parsley, honey, and salt, tossing gently to combine.
• spread one side of each slice of bread evenly with thousand island dressing. top half of bread slices evenly with chicken salad. place 2 slices swiss cheese over chicken. top with remaining slices of bread.
• spread half of butter on outside of one side of each sandwich. place sandwiches, buttered side down, onto a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden.
• spread remaining butter on ungrilled sides of sandwiches, and cook until golden and cheese is melted. serve immediately.