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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese

Mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe for Easy Lunch


  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Discover the perfect BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese, a quick and easy sandwich that blends smoky grilled chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and melted cheddar or mozzarella between buttery toasted bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this comforting meal delivers gooey cheese pull, flavorful chicken, and a crisp golden crust, making it ideal for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack. Follow simple steps for a delicious, crowd‑pleasing result every time. Serve hot with a side of pickle spears for extra zest today


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 1 cup shredded grilled chicken
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • Butter for grilling

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the shredded grilled chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and butter one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Place one slice, butter side down, in the skillet.
  4. Layer the BBQ chicken mixture on top, followed by the shredded cheese.
  5. Top with the second slice of bread, butter side up.
  6. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.
  7. Remove from the skillet, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor
  • let the chicken sit in the BBQ sauce for a few minutes before assembling. Use a lid to melt cheese faster if needed.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Pan‑frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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