Description
A warm, satisfying sandwich packed with juicy chicken, gooey melted cheese, and crispy golden bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or an easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 300 g total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 120 g sliced mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner pieces for quicker, even cooking.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove from pan and let rest for 2 minutes, then slice thinly.
- If using, cook onion slices in the same skillet for 2–3 minutes until softened. Set aside.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice and mayonnaise on the other side.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, into the skillet over medium-low heat.
- Layer cheese, sliced chicken, optional onion and tomato, and another layer of cheese. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Cook each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken for a quicker version.
- Swap mozzarella or cheddar with Swiss or provolone for variety.
- Use mayonnaise or olive oil instead of butter for grilling if preferred.
- Best served fresh but can be stored and reheated in a skillet.
- Add chili powder to the chicken for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
