Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese
This Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich layers crispy chicken, zesty marinara, gooey melted cheese, and perfectly toasted bread into a cozy, satisfying meal. It’s big on flavor, light on guilt, and ideal for a quick lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Directions
In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken with marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
Stir until the chicken is evenly coated and set aside.
Lay out the bread slices. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese onto two of the slices.
Divide the chicken mixture evenly between the two sandwiches, spreading it over the cheese. Top the chicken with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Place the other slices of bread on top to form the sandwiches.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray or use a small amount of butter.
Place the sandwiches on the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for a minute before slicing in half. Serve hot, with an optional side of marinara sauce for dipping.
2 servings
1
- Amount per serving
- Calories250
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g18%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
- Cholesterol 70mg24%
- Sodium 650mg29%
- Total Carbohydrate 26g10%
- Total Sugars 4g
- Protein 21g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Notes
Cheese Options: For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of provolone or part-skim ricotta.
Golden Perfection: Cook the sandwich over medium heat to ensure the bread crisps up without burning while the cheese melts fully.
Leftover Chicken Hack: This recipe is perfect for using up leftover grilled or baked chicken.