Ingredients
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
– ½ cup BBQ sauce
– 4 slices of bread (your choice)
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 tablespoon butter (for grilling)
– Optional: sliced pickles, red onions, or jalapeños for topping
Instructions
Making BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese is straightforward with these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
2. Heat the Pan: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt, coating the bottom of the pan.
3. Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of bread on the skillet. Top with a generous portion of BBQ chicken and sprinkle cheese on top. Add a second slice of bread.
4. Grill the Sandwich: Cook until the bottom slice is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side until it’s also golden and the cheese has melted, about another 3-4 minutes.
5. Serve Warm: Once both sides are perfectly toasted and the cheese is melted, remove from the skillet. Let it rest for a minute before cutting in half.
6. Add Toppings (Optional): If desired, add slices of pickles, red onions, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 26g
- Protein: 34g