BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable Version)
BBQ chicken and gooey Havarti layered with garlicky, pan-toasted sourdough—comforting flavor in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ BBQ Chicken Filling
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2.5 cups shredded roasted chicken (approximately 350 grams)
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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240 millilitres BBQ sauce
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12 slices Havarti cheese
→ Garlic Butter Bread
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60 grams unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped
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12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
# Steps:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced red onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
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Add shredded roasted chicken, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine, and cook until mixture is fully heated, 2–3 minutes.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unsalted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Microwave until the butter is melted.
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Lay out all slices of bread on a work surface. Spread an even layer of the melted garlic butter mixture over each slice.
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Flip the bread slices so the buttered side faces out. Place 6 slices with a slice of Havarti, then evenly spoon BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese. Top with remaining Havarti slices and cover with the rest of the bread, buttered side out.
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Set the assembled sandwiches in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook until bottoms are golden-brown, 3–5 minutes. Flip sandwiches, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and both sides are crisp.
# Notes:
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Use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience and optimal flavor absorption.
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Allow the cheese to fully melt before removing sandwiches from the skillet for the best texture.