Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese sandwich. It’s a delicious twist on two classics, combining the flavors of chicken Parmesan with the coziness of a grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
Sourdough or Italian Bread:
2 slices
Butter (softened):
2 tablespoons
Cooked Shredded or Sliced Chicken Breast:
1/2 cup
Marinara Sauce:
1/4 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
1/3 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
2 tablespoons
Italian Seasoning:
1/2 teaspoon
Garlic Powder:
pinch
Salt:
pinch
Black Pepper:
pinch
Instructions
- Butter the Bread: Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer Ingredients: Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a skillet over medium heat. Layer with mozzarella cheese, chicken, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Top and Grill: Add remaining mozzarella on top and cover with the second slice of bread, buttered side up. Grill for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option for this recipe.
- You can use leftover chicken tenders or breaded cutlets for added crunch.
- Enhance the flavors with fresh basil or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
