Description
A quick and easy grilled sandwich featuring crispy garlic butter-soaked bread, melted cheese, and tender seasoned chicken, perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 slices thick-cut white or Italian bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Spread: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Make the Chicken Filling: In a separate bowl, combine shredded chicken with mayonnaise, garlic powder, black pepper, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Mix gently to coat evenly.
- Butter the Bread: Spread a generous amount of garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. This will be the outside that grills crispy and golden.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices, evenly distribute the chicken mixture. Top with the remaining cheese and cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side out.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure even grilling. Adjust heat if bread browns too fast.
- Serve Warm: Remove sandwiches and let rest for a minute before cutting to allow cheese to set.
Notes
Use softened butter for easy spreading. Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the garlic butter. Press sandwiches gently while grilling for even cooking. Let sandwiches rest before slicing to prevent cheese from spilling. Variations include adding jalapeños for spice or swapping chicken for mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half a sandwich
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 25
Keywords: chicken sandwich, garlic bread, grilled sandwich, cheesy sandwich, quick meal, comfort food