BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a deliciously irresistible choice for any meal. Crispy, garlicky buttered French bread is pan-fried to golden perfection, then filled with tender BBQ chicken and rich, melted Havarti cheese. If you love these mouthwatering grilled cheese sandwiches, be sure to check out my cheeseburger sliders and classic chicken salad sandwiches for more tasty options!
INGREDIENTS
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
- 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 or sturdy white bread
INSTRUCTIONS
- BBQ Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the red onion until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant. Stir in the shredded chicken, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
- Garlic Butter Bread: In a medium bowl, combine the butter, garlic, and minced parsley. Microwave until melted and well combined.
Lay out the 12 slices of bread on a flat surface. Spread the melted garlic butter mixture over each slice. - Assemble the Sandwiches: Turn each slice of bread over. On 6 of the slices, layer a slice of Havarti cheese followed by an even portion of the BBQ chicken mixture. Top with another slice of Havarti cheese, and then place the remaining slices of bread on top (buttered side facing out).
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet, cooking until the bottoms are golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Flip the sandwiches, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the second side is browned.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese!
