Description
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine the smoky sweetness of BBQ chicken with creamy Havarti cheese, all nestled between crispy, buttery bread. This delicious twist on a classic comfort food is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, sure to impress your guests with its bold flavors and comforting textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups shredded roasted chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- 12 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, red onion, garlic, and BBQ sauce. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and spread on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the non-buttered side of half the bread slices, layer two slices of Havarti cheese and top with the BBQ chicken mixture. Add another slice of cheese on top and cover with remaining bread (buttered side out).
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side) and cheese has melted.
- Remove from skillet, cool slightly, cut in half, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg