BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe
Sink your teeth into this delicious BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese sandwich, oozing with melted cheese, tender shredded chicken, and tangy barbecue sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food with a flavorful twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Shredded BBQ Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Grilled Cheese:
- 8 slices sourdough or hearty sandwich bread
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- pickled jalapeños or fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare BBQ Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place four slices, buttered side down, on the skillet. Layer each with 1/4 cup cheese, a scoop of BBQ chicken, optional red onion, another 1/4 cup cheese, and top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Cook: Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm with additional BBQ sauce or garnishes if desired.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- Try adding cooked bacon or swapping cheddar for pepper jack for a spicier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
