Description
Imagine biting into a melty, cheesy sandwich that combines two of your favorite comfort foods: chicken parmesan and grilled cheese. That’s exactly what the Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese offers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough or your preferred type)
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or sliced)
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Butter the Bread: Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the buttered side and press gently so it adheres.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Layer the Filling: Place one slice of bread (buttered side down) in the skillet. Add a slice of mozzarella cheese, a layer of shredded chicken, a spoonful of marinara sauce, and another slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Top with Bread: Place a second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing up.
- Toast and Flip: Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the sandwich and toast the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat if the bread browns too quickly.
- Melt the Cheese: Press gently with a spatula to ensure the cheese melts evenly and binds the sandwich.
- Cut and Serve: Remove from the skillet and let the sandwich cool slightly. Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some fresh basil or spinach to the filling.
- Serve with a side of additional marinara sauce for dipping.
- This recipe can be customized with different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg