Chicken Parmesan grilled cheese sandwich
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 slices Thick bread (Sourdough or Italian bread works best!) 🍞
- 1 Crispy breaded chicken cutlet (cooked and sliced) 🍗
- ½ cup Marinara sauce (for dipping or spreading) 🍅
- ½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (for that epic melt!) 🧀
- 2 tbsp Butter, softened 🧈
- 1 tsp Garlic powder & ½ tsp Dried oregano 🧄🌿
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic powder and dried oregano. 🧈🧄🌪️
- Butter the Bread: Spread the garlic butter generously on one side of each bread slice. This is the side that will hit the pan! 🍞✨
- Build the Layers: Place one slice of bread butter-side down in a cold skillet. Layer on half of the mozzarella, then your crispy chicken pieces, and a spoonful of marinara sauce. 🍗🍅🤝
- Add the Finish: Top with the remaining mozzarella and the second slice of bread, butter-side up. 🧀🍞📐
- The Golden Sear: Turn the heat to medium. Grill for 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is a deep golden brown and the cheese is completely molten as seen in the photo! ⏲️📈🤤
- The Parmesan Crust: For extra crunch, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan directly onto the skillet and press the sandwich into it for the last 30 seconds of cooking! 🧀🔥💎
- Serve: Slice diagonally and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with extra marinara on the side for dipping! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Melty” Secret: If your bread is getting too dark before the cheese is melted, cover the skillet with a lid for 1 minute to trap the heat. 🧀🛡️💎
- Chicken Hack: You can use leftover chicken tenders or store-bought breaded cutlets to make this a 10-minute meal! 🍗🎯✨
