Description
Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese merges two classic comfort dishes into one irresistible culinary creation. Crispy breaded chicken, melted mozzarella, and marinara sauce nestled between golden, buttery bread make this sandwich a guaranteed crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (240 ml)
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (240 ml)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (60 ml)
Bread and Seasonings:
- 4 slices of Italian bread
- ½ cup marinara sauce (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons softened butter (30 ml)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a skillet or griddle to medium temperature, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Generously spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice, creating a golden-brown foundation for the sandwich.
- Layer tender, pre-cooked chicken evenly across two bread slices, creating a protein-rich base.
- Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken, allowing it to slightly soak into the meat.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese (about or ) to create a creamy layer.
- Dust the cheese with grated Parmesan (approximately or ), enhancing the savory profile.
- Season with a pinch of garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the flavor complexity.
- Carefully place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing upward.
- Transfer sandwiches to the preheated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns a rich, golden-brown color.
- Flip sandwiches with a spatula and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the cheese melts completely and the bread achieves a crispy texture.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Elevate your grilled cheese game with this mouthwatering chicken parmesan fusion that combines classic comfort food with Italian-inspired flavors.
- Perfectly crispy bread cradles juicy chicken, melted cheeses, and zesty marinara for a sandwich that’ll make your taste buds dance.
- Use leftover roasted or grilled chicken to transform this recipe into a quick weeknight meal in under 15 minutes.
- Customize your sandwich by experimenting with different cheese blends like provolone or adding fresh basil leaves for extra punch.
- Pair with a simple side salad or marinara dipping sauce to complete this irresistible meal that bridges the gap between grilled cheese and chicken parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1,160 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2,200mg
- Fat: 64g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 70g
- Cholesterol: 180mg