Description
A simple, satisfying BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich combining smoky barbecue chicken with creamy Havarti cheese, all nestled between crispy French bread.
Ingredients
- 1 small French baguette or 4 thick slices French bread (about 8–10 oz total)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups cooked BBQ chicken, shredded or chopped
- 4–6 oz Havarti cheese, sliced
- Optional: 2–3 thin slices red onion, dill pickle slices, or a handful of baby spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional for finishing: a light drizzle of extra BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Mix the softened butter with the minced garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place two unbuttered sides of bread down, layer with half the Havarti, then divide the BBQ chicken.
- Add optional onions, pickles, or spinach.
- Top with remaining cheese slices and close the sandwiches with the buttered side up.
- Cook in the preheated skillet for 3–4 minutes until golden brown, pressing lightly.
- Flip the sandwiches and cook the other side 3–4 minutes, covering if needed to melt the cheese.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
Pairs well with sweet potato fries or a crisp slaw. Add pickles on the side for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American