Chicken Parm Grilled Cheese

Name: Chicken Parm Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter; 2 slices white or sourdough bread; 1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. marinara; 1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish; 3 oz. fresh or frozen breaded chicken, cubed; A few torn basil leaves; Freshly ground black pepper

By Delish EditorsPublished: Jan 23, 2018

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter
2 slices white or sourdough bread
1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. marinara
1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
3 oz. fresh or frozen breaded chicken, cubed
A few torn basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat broiler. Assemble sandwich: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread 1 tablespoon marinara sauce, then top with ¾ cup mozzarella, Parmesan, chicken, and basil. Top with remaining slice of bread, buttered side up.
2. Step 2In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook sandwich until crispy, 5 minutes per side.
3. Step 3Spread remaining 2 teaspoons marinara sauce on top of sandwich, then top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Broil until cheese is melty and golden.
4. Step 4Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and pepper and serve.