Description
BBQ chicken grilled cheese sandwiches combine tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and melted cheese between crispy toasted bread for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bread (sourdough or Texas toast recommended)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place two slices butter-side down on the skillet.
- Layer each with one slice of cheese, BBQ chicken, red onion (if using), and another slice of cheese.
- Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, slice, and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Adjust BBQ sauce amount based on preference.
- For extra crispiness, press sandwiches with a spatula while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, grilled cheese, sandwiches, easy lunch