Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
Crispy chicken, marinara, and melted cheese create a comforting, golden sandwich perfect for easy meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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2 frozen breaded chicken patties
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4 slices Italian bread
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6 thin slices provolone cheese
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2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
→ Sauce and Seasoning
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1 cup marinara sauce
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1 pinch garlic salt
→ Spreads
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2 tablespoons garlic butter
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange frozen breaded chicken patties on a baking sheet.
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Bake chicken patties until heated through and crispy, approximately 20 minutes. Slice each patty in half lengthwise after baking.
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Spread garlic butter evenly over one side of each Italian bread slice.
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Combine the marinara sauce, dried basil, and pinch of garlic salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm mixture in microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then stir until evenly blended.
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Place one bread slice butter-side down in a skillet. Layer 2 provolone slices, about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce, 2 halved chicken patties overlapping to cover bread, 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, and 1 more provolone slice on top. Cap with another bread slice, butter-side up.
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Cook sandwich over medium heat in skillet until bread is golden and crisp and cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Repeat assembly and grilling process with remaining ingredients for second sandwich.
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Sprinkle shredded Parmesan over extra warmed marinara sauce and serve alongside each sandwich for dipping.
# Notes:
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Using frozen chicken patties streamlines preparation while ensuring a crispy texture in the finished sandwich.