Cheesy Chicken Garlic Bread Sandwich
This Cheesy Chicken Garlic Bread Sandwich combines juicy chicken, gooey cheese, and flavorful garlic butter on crispy bread. It's a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- 1 skillet or grill pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 spatula
- 1 baking sheet (optional)
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded About 1 pound.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 large slices thick bread Like Texas toast or sourdough.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Optional, for garnish.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- In another small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic. This will be used for spreading on the bread.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- Spread a generous amount of the garlic butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Spoon half of the chicken and cheese mixture onto each slice.
- Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the pan and let them rest for a minute before slicing in half.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the sandwich by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the chicken mixture. For extra flavor, consider using a blend of cheeses or adding hot sauce to the chicken mixture. This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.