Description
If you’re searching for a delicious twist on a classic comfort food, the BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich is your answer! This dish combines tender, shredded chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce with melty Havarti cheese, all nestled between crispy, garlicky sourdough bread. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this quick and easy recipe is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. The delightful balance of flavors and textures makes each bite a mouthwatering experience. Get ready to impress your family or guests with this irresistible sandwich that can be whipped up in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups shredded roasted chicken
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
- 12 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced red onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for one minute. Stir in shredded chicken, paprika, soy sauce, and BBQ sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and parsley.
- Spread garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer two slices of Havarti cheese, followed by the BBQ chicken mixture and two more slices of cheese before adding another slice of bread on top.
- Grill the sandwich in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Let cool slightly before slicing in half and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (210g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg