Description
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring shredded chicken mixed with barbecue sauce and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 slices of bread (your choice, such as sourdough or whole wheat)
- 8 slices of cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce. Mix until the chicken is well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place four slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
- Layer each slice with two slices of cheddar cheese, then evenly distribute the BBQ chicken mixture on top of the cheese. If using, sprinkle green onions over the chicken.
- Top each sandwich with another two slices of cheddar cheese and the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side.
- Once both sides are golden and the cheese is melted, remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the BBQ chicken mixture.
- You can also substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg