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Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese

Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese combines the crispy, cheesy goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich with the bold flavors of chicken parmesan.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Sandwich
  • - 4 slices thick-cut bread sourdough, Italian, or Texas toast
  • - 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • - 1 cup cooked crispy chicken sliced (use frozen chicken tenders, cutlets, or homemade)
  • - 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • - Skillet or griddle
  • - Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Butter Mixture**
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Spread the mixture on one side of each bread slice.
  3. **Assemble the Sandwich**
  4. - Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
  5. - Layer with shredded mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken slices, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. - Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up. Repeat for the second sandwich.
  7. **Cook the Sandwiches**
  8. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  9. **Serve**
  10. Remove from the skillet, let cool slightly, then slice and serve hot. Enjoy with extra marinara sauce for dipping!