Description
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches offer a mouthwatering twist on a beloved classic, combining tender shredded BBQ chicken with creamy Havarti cheese, all nestled between crispy, buttery bread. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings—these sandwiches are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit every palate. With flavors that explode in each bite and an irresistibly melty texture, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for butter)
- 12 slices sourdough or sturdy white bread
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic, shredded chicken, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce; cook until heated through.
- Spread butter mixed with minced garlic on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice butter-side down in the skillet and layer with Havarti cheese followed by the BBQ chicken mixture and another slice of cheese. Top with another slice of bread butter-side up.
- Cook on medium heat until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Flip carefully using a spatula and cook until both sides are crispy and cheese melts (another 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from skillet, cut in half if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg