Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of a grilled cheese sandwich and chicken parmesan with this savory Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese. It features layers of gooey mozzarella, flavorful chicken, and aromatic basil, all nestled between crispy sourdough slices. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this dish promises comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 slices thick sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice cooked chicken and combine with marinara sauce in the skillet for a few minutes until heated through.
- Assemble sandwiches: spread marinara sauce on sourdough, layer with chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil. Top with another slice of bread.
- Drizzle olive oil in the skillet; grill sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve sliced diagonally with extra marinara sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg