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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese: A Comfort Food Game Changer

This BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese is a delicious twist on comfort food, combining tangy BBQ chicken and gooey cheese into a meal that's quick and satisfying.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken Use for quick BBQ flavors
  • 0.5 cups BBQ sauce Your favorite variety
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances flavor
For the Cheese
  • 0.25 cups shredded cheddar cheese For gooey, melty goodness
  • 0.25 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Adds mild flavor
For the Bread
  • 4 slices sourdough bread Sturdy with a tangy crunch
  • 2 tablespoons butter For grilling
Optional Toppings
  • 0.5 cups pickles Adds acidity
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro Chopped for flavor

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese
  1. In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken with ½ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Let the flavors meld together while you preheat a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Take two slices of sourdough bread and generously butter one side of each slice. On the unbuttered side, layer a mix of ¼ cup of shredded cheddar and ¼ cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Spoon ½ cup of the prepared BBQ chicken mixture on top of the cheese, then top with another layer of cheese before placing the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing out.
  3. Carefully place the sandwich in the preheated skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, pressing down gently with a spatula. After 3 minutes, check the underside; it should be golden brown and crisp.
  4. Using a spatula, carefully flip the sandwich over to grill the other side, allowing it to cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling out.
  5. Once both sides are beautifully brown and the cheese is melted, transfer the sandwich to a cutting board. Allow it to rest for a minute, then slice it in half for easy handling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Choose quality bread for best results, evenly distribute ingredients to avoid overspill, and let the sandwich rest before slicing to maintain structure.

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