Description
This savory chicken parmesan grilled cheese blends Italian-American comfort classics into one irresistible sandwich. Crispy chicken, melted mozzarella, and marinara sauce create a delicious meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (240 ml)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (240 ml)
- ½ cup marinara sauce (120 ml)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (60 ml)
- 2 tbsps softened butter (30 ml)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Surface: Heat griddle to medium, creating an ideal toasting environment for a perfectly crisp sandwich.
- Butter Technique: Lavishly coat bread exterior with softened butter, ensuring comprehensive golden-brown coverage.
- Protein Foundation: Arrange cooked chicken across bread slices, establishing a robust protein base with even distribution.
- Flavor Layering: Drizzle marinara sauce over chicken, allowing the sauce to permeate and enhance meat’s moisture and taste.
- Cheese Integration: Blanket chicken with mozzarella and Parmesan, creating a luxurious melting landscape that promises rich, gooey texture.
- Seasoning Boost: Sprinkle garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper to elevate the sandwich’s aromatic profile.
- Sandwich Assembly: Crown the layered slice with remaining bread, buttered side facing skyward for optimal browning.
- Grilling Technique: Carefully transfer sandwich to heated surface, grilling each side 3-4 minutes until achieving deep golden-brown crispness and ensuring complete cheese melting.
- Serving Presentation: Rest sandwich momentarily, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while maintaining peak temperature and crunchiness.
Notes
- Bread Selection Strategy: Choose sturdy bread like sourdough or Texas toast to prevent sogginess and maintain structural integrity during grilling.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Shred cheese fresh for optimal melting and smoother texture compared to pre-packaged shredded varieties.
- Temperature Control Hack: Use medium-low heat to prevent burning while ensuring thorough cheese melting and golden-brown bread exterior.
- Flavor Enhancement Trick: Allow marinara sauce to slightly cool before spreading to prevent bread from becoming overly saturated and losing crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg