Here’s an indulgent Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese—crispy, cheesy, and perfect for comfort-food cravings 🧀🍗🥪
Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese
Ingredients (makes 2 sandwiches)
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (Italian, sourdough, or Texas toast)
- 1 cup cooked chicken (breaded chicken cutlet, tenders, or rotisserie)
- ½–¾ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- Optional: sliced provolone or fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- If using breaded chicken, warm it and slice into thin strips.
- Toss lightly with marinara so it’s saucy but not soggy.
- Assemble the sandwiches
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place bread butter-side down.
- Layer mozzarella, chicken, marinara, Parmesan, then more mozzarella.
- Top with remaining bread (butter-side up).
- Grill
- Heat skillet over medium-low.
- Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Let rest 1 minute, then slice.
- Serve with extra marinara for dipping.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Add a light sprinkle of Parmesan on the outside of buttered bread before grilling
- Spicy: Add crushed red pepper or Calabrian chili paste
- Garlic bread style: Mix garlic powder or garlic butter into the butter
- Air fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes, flipping once
If you want, I can give you a homemade crispy chicken cutlet recipe or a baked version for feeding a crowd 🍗🧀
