Chicken Parmesan grilled cheese sandwich!

🧀🍗 Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich

🕒 Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 10 minutes

• Total: ~25 minutes

🍽 Servings

• 2 sandwiches

🧾 Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 cup cooked breaded chicken cutlets or tenders
  (leftover chicken parm, nuggets, or air-fried chicken work great)

• ½ cup marinara sauce (warm)

Sandwich

• 4 slices Italian bread or sourdough

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp butter (softened)

• Optional: fresh basil or parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

• Heat chicken and coat lightly with marinara.

• Slice into sandwich-friendly pieces.

2️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich

1. Butter one side of each bread slice.

2. Place bread butter-side down in a skillet (or on a board).

3. Layer in this order:

   • Mozzarella

   • Chicken with marinara

   • Parmesan

   • Basil (optional)

   • More mozzarella

4. Top with remaining bread (butter-side up).

3️⃣ Grill to Perfection

1. Heat skillet over medium-low heat.

2. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

3. Cover pan briefly to help cheese melt.

4. Flip carefully and repeat.

🍽 Serving Ideas

• Marinara for dipping

• Caesar salad

• Tomato soup

• Garlic fries

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes—bread it lightly and pan-crisp first for best texture.

Q: What cheese works best?

• Mozzarella (melty base)

• Provolone or fontina (extra stretch)

• Parmesan for flavor punch

Q: Can I make this in an air fryer?

Yes!

• Assemble sandwich

• Air fry at 370°F (190°C) for 6–8 minutes, flipping once

Q: How do I keep it from getting soggy?

• Don’t over-sauce the chicken

• Use thick bread

• Cook on medium-low for even melting

Q: Can I add extras?

Absolutely:

• Pepperoni slices

• Roasted red peppers

• Caramelized onions

• Spicy calabrian chili paste 🌶️

Q: Can I make it ahead?

Best fresh, but you can:

• Prep chicken & sauce ahead

• Assemble and grill when ready.