Description
Indulge in a delicious twist on classic comfort food with this lazy chicken Parmesan grilled cheese recipe. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of chicken Parmesan in a gooey, cheesy sandwich.
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded or sliced chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Grilled Cheese:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 slices sourdough or Italian bread
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Parmesan Filling: Mix cooked chicken with marinara sauce in a bowl.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Butter one side of each bread slice. Layer mozzarella, chicken mixture, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning on unbuttered side. Top with another bread slice, buttered side out.
- Cook Sandwiches: Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts. Serve hot with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, add extra Parmesan before grilling.
- Pre-cooked frozen chicken tenders can be used for a quicker option.
- Perfect for weeknight dinners or a simple lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
