Description
This Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese is a quick and delicious twist on the classic chicken parm, combining gooey melted cheeses, savory shredded chicken, and flavorful marinara sauce, all toasted perfectly between buttery slices of bread. Ready in just 13 minutes, it’s a comforting meal ideal for lunch or a speedy dinner.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
Filling
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm up while you prepare the sandwich. Butter one side of each slice of bread evenly to ensure a golden crust when grilled.
- Start Assembling: Place one slice of bread butter-side down onto the heated skillet to begin grilling the sandwich base.
- Add Sauce and Chicken: Generously spread marinara sauce over the bread slice in the skillet, then evenly distribute the shredded cooked chicken on top of the sauce.
- Layer Cheeses and Seasonings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses over the chicken, then add the garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano evenly to infuse the filling with aromatic flavors.
- Top with Second Bread Slice: Place the second slice of bread on top of the filling, ensuring the buttered side is facing up for crispness as it cooks.
- Grill Sandwich: Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side, flipping carefully, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Serve Hot: Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet, slice in half diagonally or as desired, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella and Parmesan for the best melting texture and taste.
- Leftover cooked chicken works perfectly, making this recipe an excellent way to repurpose dinner remnants.
- Adjust dried herbs to taste or substitute with fresh basil and oregano if available.
- For a crispier sandwich, press down slightly with a spatula while grilling.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
