Now that is a glorious mashup of comfort food classics! A Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese sandwich takes all the elements of Chicken Parm—the crispy, seasoned chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella—and stuffs them between two slices of golden, buttery, grilled bread.

Here’s how to make this decadent and delicious sandwich.

Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese

This recipe is designed to use leftover breaded chicken (like cutlets or tenders), but includes a quick method for making it from scratch.

Yields: 2 sandwiches
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

· 1 large chicken breast (about ½ lb), or 2-4 breaded chicken tenders
· ¼ cup all-purpose flour
· 1 large egg, beaten
· ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

· ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
· 1 tsp Italian seasoning
· Salt and black pepper to taste
· Olive oil, for pan-frying

For the Sandwiches:

· 4 slices sturdy bread (sourdough, Italian, or Texas Toast are perfect)
· 2 tablespoons softened butter or mayonnaise (for the outside of the bread)
· 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese· ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
· ½ cup marinara sauce, warmed
· 4-6 fresh basil leaves (optional, but highly recommended)
· Optional: 2-4 slices of provolone cheese

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