Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Recipe
This lazy chicken parmesan grilled cheese recipe combines the classic flavors of chicken parmesan into a quick, delicious sandwich. Crispy bread is filled with tender chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, making it a perfect weeknight meal or snack. Enjoy this fusion of comfort foods in just 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and sliced)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices of bread (thick-cut)
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic powder.
- Spread the garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in the skillet. Layer with mozzarella, cooked chicken, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Top with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients to make a second sandwich.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken to save time.
- For extra crunch, add a few breadcrumbs to the inside of the sandwich before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg