Description
Imagine biting into a perfectly grilled sandwich with a gooey, cheesy core and a smoky hint of BBQ chicken. Our BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich blends the comforting textures and flavors of melty Havarti cheese and tender, savory chicken coated in a rich BBQ sauce, all encased in golden-browned, buttery, garlic-infused bread. This dish elevates the classic grilled cheese experience into a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
BBQ Chicken:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups shredded roast chicken
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup BBQ sauce
12 slices Havarti cheese
Garlic Butter Bread:
1/4 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons parsley, minced
12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
Instructions
BBQ Chicken:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook onions until soft, about 2 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the shredded chicken, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce and BBQ sauce. Stir to combine and cook until everything is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Garlic Butter Bread:
Add butter, garlic, and minced parsley in a medium bowl. Microwave until melted.
Lay 12 slices of bread on work surface. Spread melted butter mixture over each piece.
Turn each piece over and layer 6 of the bread slices with 6 of the cheese slices and the BBQ chicken mixture, dividing evenly.
Add the remaining cheese over the top of the chicken and top with the remaining 6 slices of bread (both the bottom and the top should have the buttered side exposed).
Set buttered sandwiches in a large non-stick skillet. Place over medium heat and cook until the bottoms of the sandwiches are browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over, reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the b
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450