Description
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches bring a delightful twist to the classic grilled cheese experience. This indulgent recipe features tender BBQ chicken paired with creamy Havarti cheese, all nestled between crispy, garlic-infused sourdough bread. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or a quick lunch, these sandwiches are sure to impress and satisfy your cravings. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you can serve up this irresistible comfort food in no time.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups shredded roasted chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- 12 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté red onion until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute. Add shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, mixing well until heated through.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, place two slices of Havarti cheese, spoon on the BBQ chicken mixture, and top with more cheese before closing with another slice of bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwiches buttered side down. Cook until golden brown (3-4 minutes), flip carefully using a spatula, and cook until the other side is golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg