Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese
Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese – crispy breaded chicken, marinara, provolone, and Parmesan, layered between buttery Italian bread for a satisfying twist on two classics.
2 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 frozen breaded chicken patties
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter or to taste
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried basil or to taste
- 1 pinch garlic salt or to taste
- 6 thin slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bake the Chicken Patties
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the frozen chicken patties on a baking sheet and bake until cooked through and crispy, approximately 20 minutes. Once baked, cut each patty in half lengthwise.
Prepare the Bread and Marinara Sauce
- Spread garlic butter on one side of each slice of Italian bread. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the marinara sauce, dried basil, and garlic salt. Heat the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring to blend the flavors.
Assemble the Sandwich
- Place one slice of Italian bread in a skillet, buttered side down. Layer with two slices of provolone cheese, one tablespoon of marinara sauce, two chicken patty halves (arranged to cover the bread), two more tablespoons of marinara sauce, an additional slice of provolone cheese, and then top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
Cook the Sandwich
- Heat the skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwich until the bread is crisp and golden, and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Flip the sandwich carefully to avoid spilling the filling and cook until the second side is equally crisp.
Serve
- Sprinkle the remaining marinara sauce with shredded Parmesan cheese and serve alongside each sandwich for dipping.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the Italian bread and chicken patties with gluten-free options. Ensure all other ingredients are labeled gluten-free as needed.