Chicken Parmesan grilled cheese sandwich

Ohhh 😍 that’s a comfort food mashup at its finest! A Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines crispy chicken, marinara, and melty cheese between buttery toasted bread. Here’s how to make it

🥘 Ingredients (2 sandwiches)

• 2 small chicken breasts (or cutlets)

• ½ cup flour

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned is best)

• ½ cup marinara sauce (warm)

• 4 slices thick bread (Italian, sourdough, or Texas toast)

• 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp butter (softened)

• Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

• Pound chicken breasts thin.

• Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.

• Pan-fry in a little oil until golden and cooked through (about 3–4 minutes per side). Slice to fit the bread.

2. Build the Sandwich

• Butter one side of each bread slice.

• On the unbuttered side, layer:

  • 1 slice mozzarella/provolone

  • Crispy chicken cutlet

  • Spoonful of marinara sauce

  • Sprinkle of Parmesan

  • Another slice of mozzarella/provolone

  • Top with second bread slice (buttered side out).

3. Grill

• Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

• Cook each sandwich 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.

4. Serve

• Slice in half, sprinkle fresh basil, and serve hot with extra marinara for dipping.