Description
This BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese combines smoky BBQ flavors with gooey cheese in a crispy sandwich that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy parents looking for a fast, delicious, and kid-approved dinner idea using simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (choose your favorite brand)
- 8 slices cheddar cheese (or any melty cheese)
- 8 slices sourdough bread (or sturdy white bread)
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated
- Set chicken mixture aside while you prep other ingredients
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice
- Sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder on the buttered side for extra flavor
- Place a slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices
- Add a generous portion of BBQ chicken mix on top of cheese
- Top with another cheese slice and bread, buttered side out
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil
- Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown
- Ensure cheese is melted throughout
- Slice and serve hot
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken to save time. Opt for BBQ sauce that’s not too sweet. Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning bread while ensuring cheese melts fully. Prep chicken mixture earlier in day to save time during dinner rush. Cheddar melts beautifully, but try Monterey Jack or Gouda for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg