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Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine the best of comfort food with a bit of dinnertime flair This recipe marries crispy chicken juicy marinara and gooey cheese in a golden grilled sandwich It became an instant hit in my kitchen on a night when I could not decide between chicken Parmesan and grilled cheese
I made this for my friend’s birthday lunch and we ended up laughing over a gooey mess of cheese and crunchy bread Sometimes I get requests for this as a treat on cozy movie nights
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts: choose fresh or organic for tender flavorful results
- Marinara sauce: use homemade for freshness or pick a high quality jar with minimal added sugars
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: always shred your own because it melts smoother than pre-shredded
- Grated Parmesan cheese: fresh Parmigiano Reggiano gives the deepest nutty flavor
- Italian breadcrumbs: opt for a coarse texture for ultimate crispiness
- Flour: use all purpose for even coating
- Large egg: beaten to help breadcrumbs stick
- Garlic powder: adds punchy warmth and rounds out each bite
- Dried oregano and dried basil: give classic Italian vibes
- Salt and pepper: bring everything together taste and season boldly
- Favorite bread: thick cut Italian or sourdough stays crisp during grilling
- Butter: softened for easy spreading to create that golden crust
- Olive oil: extra virgin adds flavor and ensures a crispy fry on the chicken
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
Flatten the chicken Place the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper Pound each breast gently until they are even and about half an inch thick This helps everything cook at the same time and makes the chicken tender
Season the Chicken:
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt garlic powder dried oregano dried basil and pepper Pat the seasonings into the surface so they stick well This step infuses each bite with flavor
Bread the Chicken:
Set up three shallow dishes Place flour in the first dish beaten egg in the second dish and mix Italian breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan in the third Dredge the chicken first in flour shaking off extra Then dip into the egg coating evenly and finally coat in the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture Press gently so the crumbs adhere well
Cook the Chicken:
Pour olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high Once hot add your breaded chicken Cook for four to five minutes per side Let it turn deep golden brown on the outside but be sure the interior hits a safe temperature It should be juicy not dry Let rest to lock in the juices
Assemble the Sandwiches:
Spread a thin layer of marinara on one side of each bread slice Place slices of rested chicken over half the bread Top with more marinara mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese Place the remaining bread slices on top marinara side down for easy sandwich assembly
