Description
This Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich brings together savory chicken, melty cheese, and crispy bread for a delightful twist on comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts (Tender, boneless, skinless breasts)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Freshly minced)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Creates the perfect crispy coating)
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce (Homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Melts beautifully)
- 4 slices Sourdough Bread (Robust flavor)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Essential for frying)
- 1 cup Extra Marinara Sauce (For dipping)
- 1 handful Fresh Basil (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the Chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6 minutes each side).
- Let chicken rest, then slice thinly.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken slices in the mixture.
- Fry the breaded chicken slices in olive oil until golden brown (about 3 minutes each side).
- Assemble the sandwiches with marinara, chicken, and mozzarella between slices of sourdough.
- Grill sandwiches in the skillet until golden and cheese melts (about 4 minutes each side).
- Serve hot with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg