Description
Craving chicken parm and grilled cheese? This Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese is the best of both worlds! Crispy breaded chicken, melty provolone, garlic buttered Italian bread, and zesty marinara come together for a sandwich that’s quick, cheesy, and ridiculously satisfying.
Ingredients
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2 frozen breaded chicken patties
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2 tablespoons garlic butter (for spreading on bread)
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4 slices Italian bread
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1 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for dipping)
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil (to season sauce)
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1 pinch garlic salt (to season sauce)
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6 slices provolone cheese
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2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the chicken patties according to package directions until crispy and heated through. Set aside.
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Warm the marinara: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine marinara sauce with dried basil and garlic salt. Stir occasionally until warmed through.
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Assemble the sandwiches: Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Place two slices, buttered side down, on a skillet. Layer with 2 slices provolone, 1 chicken patty, spoonful of marinara, 1 more slice of provolone, and top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
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Grill the sandwiches: Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, or until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
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Serve: Slice sandwiches in half. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan and serve with remaining marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For extra crunch, air fry or oven-bake the chicken patties instead of microwaving.
Swap provolone for mozzarella or add a slice of pepper jack for a spicy twist.
Make it extra cheesy by adding Parmesan inside the sandwich too!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches / Main Course
- Method: Grilling / Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Keywords: chicken parmesan sandwich, grilled cheese with chicken, cheesy sandwich, quick chicken dinner, lazy chicken parm