Chicken Parmesan grilled cheese sandwich!

Chicken Parmesan grilled cheese sandwich

Ingredients (1 sandwich, scale as needed)

• 2 slices sturdy bread (sourdough, Italian, or brioche)

• 1 crispy chicken cutlet (breaded & cooked)

• ½ cup marinara sauce (warm, not watery)

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella

• 2–3 tbsp grated Parmesan

• Butter or olive oil for grilling

• Optional glow-ups: fresh basil, garlic butter, chili flakes

How to build it

1. Prep the chicken
   If it’s thick, slice it in half horizontally—grilled cheese melts better when things aren’t chunky.

2. Assemble (order matters)

   • Butter the outside of both bread slices

   • Inside layer order:

     • Mozzarella

     • Chicken cutlet

     • Spoon marinara over chicken

     • Parmesan + basil

     • More mozzarella (this is the glue)

3. Grill low & slow
   Heat skillet on medium-low. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.

4. Rest, then cut
   Give it 1 minute before slicing—this keeps the cheese from escaping like it’s late for work.

Pro tips (worth it)

• Low heat is non-negotiable — fast heat burns bread before cheese melts

• Warm sauce only — cold marinara kills the melt

• Extra crunch? Add a sprinkle of Parmesan directly onto the pan and grill the bread into it