Description
Cheesy lazy chicken parmesan grilled cheese combines classic Italian-American comfort flavors in one simple sandwich. Melted mozzarella, crispy breaded chicken, and marinara sauce create a mouthwatering meal you can enjoy without complex cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp butter, for grilling
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a skillet to medium heat, melting butter until it coats the pan surface evenly.
- Apply a generous layer of marinara sauce across both bread slices, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange grilled chicken pieces uniformly on the first bread slice, creating a consistent protein base.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the chicken, allowing them to create a rich, melty foundation.
- Carefully position the second bread slice on top, marinara-coated side facing downward, creating a complete sandwich structure.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring cheese begins to melt.
- Delicately flip the sandwich using a spatula, cooking the opposite side until achieving a crispy, caramelized texture.
- Transfer the grilled cheese to a cutting board, slicing diagonally to reveal the melted interior.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley for an aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains warm and gooey.
Notes
- Swap bread types for different textures and dietary needs, like gluten-free or whole wheat options.
- Enhance flavor by adding garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the butter before grilling for extra depth.
- Reduce calories by using a lighter marinara sauce and part-skim mozzarella cheese.
- Customize protein by substituting chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg