Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of gooey cheddar cheese, tender chicken, and crispy sourdough bread with this Tasty Chicken Grilled Cheese recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this comforting dish offers layers of flavor and texture that will transport you back to childhood memories. It’s quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with tomato soup or a fresh salad, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices thick sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil in the skillet and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let cool. Shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha until smooth.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, spread the sauce, then layer shredded chicken and cheddar cheese between two slices.
- Grill the sandwich buttered side down for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown before flipping to repeat on the other side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg