Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Recipe
This Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese recipe is a simple, delicious twist on the classic dish. With crispy chicken, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella between toasted bread, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Keywords: chicken parmesan grilled cheese, easy chicken parmesan, grilled cheese sandwich, lazy chicken parmesan, chicken sandwich recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Main Course-sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced (or frozen breaded chicken, cooked)
- 4 slices of bread
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken:
If using fresh chicken breasts, cook and slice them. Alternatively, cook frozen breaded chicken according to package instructions. - Assemble the sandwiches:
Spread a tablespoon of marinara sauce on two slices of bread. Layer one slice of mozzarella cheese, sliced chicken, grated Parmesan, and another slice of mozzarella on top. Cover with another slice of bread. - Butter the bread:
Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich and sprinkle garlic powder over the buttered sides. - Cook the grilled cheese:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. - Serve hot:
Garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Try adding a sprinkle of Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 110mg