Description
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a delicious twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe features tender shredded chicken mixed with zesty BBQ sauce, layered with creamy Havarti cheese, all encased in golden, buttery bread. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, promising a burst of flavors that everyone will enjoy. With minimal clean-up and quick preparation, this sandwich is not only satisfying but also family-friendly—making it an ideal choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or sturdy white bread
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté red onion until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in shredded chicken and BBQ sauce; heat through.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Assemble sandwiches by layering butter-side down in the skillet with cheese, BBQ chicken filling, and another slice of cheese on top.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each), ensuring cheese melts thoroughly.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with minced parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg