Description
Get all the comfort of classic Chicken Parmesan in sandwich form with this Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese. Crispy chicken, rich marinara, melty mozzarella, and buttery toasted bread come together in one ridiculously satisfying, cheesy bite. Perfectly lazy. Totally delicious.
Ingredients
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4 slices of Italian bread or sourdough
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 cup cooked breaded chicken (frozen chicken tenders or leftover chicken cutlets work great)
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1/3 cup marinara sauce
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4 slices mozzarella cheese (or shredded)
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Optional: fresh basil or Italian seasoning
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Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for a kick
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken: Heat your cooked breaded chicken (microwave or oven, as needed), then slice into pieces that will fit on your sandwich.
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Assemble the sandwich:
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Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
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On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella cheese, warm chicken pieces, a spoonful or two of marinara, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and optional seasonings or fresh basil.
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Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side out.
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Cook:
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Heat a skillet over medium heat.
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Grill the sandwich for 3–4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Notes
Shortcuts: Use rotisserie chicken and store-bought marinara for max laziness.
Extra crispy: Add a sprinkle of Parmesan to the outside of the buttered bread before grilling.
Make it spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot honey!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches, Comfort Food, Quick Meals
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken parmesan sandwich, chicken parm grilled cheese, easy chicken sandwich, lazy chicken dinner, cheesy sandwich, comfort food