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Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese – Easy Recipe Idea

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

Hello, fellow food lovers! If you’ve been craving a delicious Chicken Parmesan sub but don’t have the time or energy for the full cooking process, you’re in for a treat. Today, I’m sharing an easy yet irresistibly tasty twist on a classic – theLazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese. With this recipe, you’ll enjoy all the gooey cheese and crispy chicken goodness without the fuss of breading and frying. Let’s dive into this comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a quick, indulgent lunch!

Ingredients

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  • 2frozen breaded chicken patties(such as Tyson®)
  • 2 tablespoonsgarlic butter(or to taste)
  • 4slices of Italian bread
  • 1 cupmarinara sauce
  • ½ teaspoondried basil(or to taste)
  • 1pinch garlic salt(or to taste)
  • 6thin slices provolone cheese
  • 2 tablespoonsshredded Parmesan cheese
  • Swapprovolone cheesewithmozzarellafor a stretchier texture.
  • If you’re gluten intolerant, usegluten-free breadand chicken patties.
  • For a lower-calorie option, replacegarlic butterwith a lightolive oil spread.

Instructions

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the frozen chicken patties on a baking sheet and bake for about20 minutesuntil they are cooked through and crispy. Once done, cut each patty in half lengthwise.
  2. While the chicken is baking, spreadgarlic butteron one side of each slice of Italian bread. This will give your sandwich that perfect golden-brown crisp.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine themarinara sauce,basil, and a pinch ofgarlic salt. Heat the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until warm.
  4. Take one slice of bread and place it butter-side down in a heated skillet over medium heat. Layer it with2 slices of provolone cheese,1 tablespoon of marinara sauce, and2 chicken patty halves. Add2 more tablespoons of marinara sauce, anotherslice of provolone cheese, and top it off with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
  5. Cook the sandwich for2 to 3 minuteson each side, or until the bread is crispy and golden brown, and the cheese has melted into gooey goodness.
  6. Sprinkle the remainingshredded Parmesan cheeseover the leftover marinara sauce, and serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Tip 1: Use a panini press for extra crispy bread if you prefer a firmer texture.
Tip 2: Want more flavor? Add a dash of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce for a bit of heat.
Tip 3: If you have fresh basil, use it as a garnish for a burst of freshness and color.

Find it online: https://exorecipes.com/lazy-chicken-parmesan-grilled-cheese-the-ultimate/