Description
Indulge in this delicious Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese sandwich that combines the flavors of chicken Parmesan with the comfort of a grilled cheese. It’s a quick and easy meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices Italian or sourdough bread
Chicken Filling:
- 1½ cups cooked shredded or sliced chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoned Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoned Butter: Mix softened butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Spread on one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Layer chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan between bread slices.
- Cook: Grill sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Press gently for crispness.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Use leftover grilled or breaded chicken for added flavor.
- For quicker melting, microwave chicken and marinara before assembling.
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
