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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich with melting Havarti cheese on a wooden board.

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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
  • Category: Sandwich, Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines tangy BBQ chicken, melted Havarti cheese, and buttery garlic bread for the ultimate comfort food twist on a classic.


Ingredients

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BBQ Chicken:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded roasted chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 12 slices Havarti cheese

Garlic Butter Bread:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
  • 12 slices sourdough bread (or sturdy white bread)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add shredded chicken, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.

4. In a small bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Microwave until melted and stir to mix well.

5. Lay out the 12 slices of bread. Spread the garlic butter evenly on one side of each slice.

6. On the unbuttered side of 6 slices, place 1 slice of Havarti cheese, a portion of the BBQ chicken mixture, and another slice of Havarti. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.

7. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–5 minutes until golden brown. Flip, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 3–5 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.

8. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.


Notes

For extra flavor, add a slice of crispy bacon to each sandwich before grilling.

Havarti can be substituted with cheddar, mozzarella, or another melty cheese.

Serve with coleslaw or sweet potato fries for a complete meal.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 1000 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg