Description
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a fantastic twist on a classic favorite. Combining tender BBQ chicken with the creamy richness of Havarti cheese, all grilled to perfection between slices of buttery, garlicky bread, these sandwiches deliver irresistible flavor in every bite. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is not just easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With only 25 minutes from prep to plate, you’ll have a hearty meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for endless variations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups shredded roasted chicken
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- 12 slices sourdough or sturdy white bread
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft; stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in shredded chicken, paprika, and BBQ sauce; heat through for about 2–3 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, and parsley; microwave until melted.
- Spread garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble sandwiches: place cheese and BBQ chicken mixture between two slices of bread with buttered sides facing out.
- Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg