Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with this Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Crispy breaded chicken, gooey melted cheese, and zesty marinara sauce come together between two slices of buttery bread for a delicious twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 2 slices sourdough or Italian bread
Chicken Filling:
- ½ cup cooked breaded chicken (sliced or shredded)
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Sandwich: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Layer mozzarella cheese, cooked chicken, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning on one slice. Add basil leaves if desired. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Cook the Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy the sandwich warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken tenders for convenience.
- Add extra marinara sauce for dipping on the side.
- For a crispier crust, sprinkle Parmesan on the buttered bread before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
