Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
2 slices bread
1 cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
Optional:
Fresh basil
Garlic powder
Extra marinara for dipping
Instructions
1. Heat a pan over medium heat.
2. Butter one side of each bread slice.
3. Place one slice (butter side down) in the pan.
4. Add mozzarella cheese, chicken, marinara sauce, and parmesan.
5. Top with the second slice of bread (butter side up).
6. Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip.
7. Cook until both sides are crispy and cheese is melted.
8. Remove from pan, slice, and serve with extra marinara.
Notes
Use sourdough or thick bread for best texture.
Cook on medium heat to avoid burning.
Add garlic butter for extra flavor.
Serve immediately for best crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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