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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on toasted garlic-butter sourdough with gooey Havarti and saucy shredded BBQ chicken, sprinkled with herbs.

BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 


  • Author: Mounia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x

Description

These BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are crispy on the outside, melty in the middle, and loaded with saucy shredded BBQ chicken and Havarti cheese. Made with garlic butter sourdough and simple ingredients, this easy comfort-food dinner comes together fast and is perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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BBQ Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups shredded roasted chicken
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 12 slices Havarti cheese

Garlic Butter Bread

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
  • 12 slices sourdough bread (or sturdy white bread)

Instructions

1. Make the BBQ Chicken

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook sliced onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce.
  5. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.

2. Prepare the Garlic Butter

  1. In a medium bowl, combine butter, garlic, and parsley.
  2. Microwave until melted and stir to combine.

3. Assemble the Sandwiches

  1. Lay out 12 slices of bread.
  2. Spread garlic butter mixture on one side of each slice.
  3. Flip slices so buttered sides face down.
  4. On 6 slices, layer:
    • 1 slice Havarti
    • BBQ chicken mixture (divide evenly)
    • 1 more slice Havarti
  5. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.

4. Cook

  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook sandwiches 3–5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip carefully, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 3–5 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bread is crisp.

Notes

  • Use sturdy sourdough to prevent soggy bread.
  • Shred chicken finely for easier flipping and even melting.
  • Cover skillet briefly after flipping to help cheese melt faster.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 640 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg