Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese combines crispy chicken, marinara, and melty mozzarella between buttery grilled bread—a cheesy, crunchy comfort meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sandwich:
- 8 slices of bread Italian, sourdough, or sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Extra grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
- Set up 3 bowls: flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice into strips.
- Spread marinara on bread slices. Add chicken strips, more marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Top with another slice of bread.
- Butter the outsides. Grill 3–4 minutes per side in a clean skillet until golden and cheese melts.
- Slice and serve warm with extra marinara for dipping.