Description
Lazy chicken parmesan grilled cheese delivers comfort food magic in minutes. Melted cheese, crispy chicken, and marinara sauce create a quick indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Bread and Spread:
- 2 slices of thick-cut bread (Italian, sourdough, or any sturdy bread)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic powder or Italian seasoning
- Extra marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Warm marinara sauce in a skillet and fold in shredded chicken, ensuring the meat is thoroughly heated and evenly coated with sauce.
- Generously spread softened butter across one side of each bread slice, then dust with garlic powder and sprinkle grated Parmesan for enhanced flavor profile.
- Layer sandwich components strategically: place provolone cheese directly on unbuttered bread surface, add a generous portion of saucy chicken, scatter mozzarella for extra meltiness, and crown with another provolone slice.
- Complete sandwich assembly by placing second bread slice on top, ensuring buttered exterior faces outward for optimal golden-brown crisping.
- Preheat skillet or griddle to medium temperature, carefully positioning sandwich and grilling approximately 3-4 minutes per side until bread transforms into a crispy, golden-brown exterior and cheese melts luxuriously.
- Remove from heat, optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves for aromatic finish, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while cheese remains delightfully gooey.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and more even browning on the bread’s surface.
- Mix different cheese varieties like sharp provolone and creamy mozzarella for a more complex flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, swap regular bread with whole wheat or gluten-free options and use lean chicken breast.
- Try adding crispy bacon bits or sliced jalapeños inside the sandwich for extra texture and heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg