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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Total Time
18
minutes
mins
Course:
Over 500 Family Dinner Recipes Ideas
Keyword:
chicken, grilled cheese, lunch, main dish, recipe, sandwich
Servings:
4
sandwiches
Author:
Sweet Basil
Ingredients
1
Tablespoon
Olive Oil
3
Cups
Chicken
cooked, shredded
1/4
Medium
Red Onion
sliced
1/2
Cup
BBQ Sauce
1/4
Cup
Fresh Cilantro
chopped
3
Tablespoons
Unsalted Butter
softened
8
Slices
Crusty Italian Bread
8
Slices
Thick Cut Pepper Jack Cheese
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a a skillet over medium heat.
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Add in chicken and onion.
3 Cups Chicken,
1/4 Medium Red Onion
Cook just until chicken is warmed through and onion has softened.
Stir in BBQ sauce and cilantro. Mix well.
1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce,
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
To assemble a sandwich:
Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter.
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter,
8 Slices Crusty Italian Bread
Place one slice of cheese on the non-buttered side.
8 Slices Thick Cut Pepper Jack Cheese
Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture on top.
Place another piece of cheese on top of the chicken.
Top with another slice of bread with the buttered side facing out.
Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 sandwiches.
Cook sandwiches over medium heat 3 - 4 minutes each side or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Serve.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
638
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
36
g
|
Protein:
22
g
|
Fat:
45
g
|
Saturated Fat:
23
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
14
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
90
mg
|
Sodium:
799
mg
|
Potassium:
298
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
25
g
|
Vitamin A:
790
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
334
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg