Chicken Grilled Cheese: Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic, but adding chicken takes it to a whole new level! Keep this simple recipe on hand for those busy weeknights when you don't know what to make for dinner.
Heat a large skillet on stovetop over medium heat.
Spread butter on one side of each of the slices of bread you have cut in half, then place them butter-side down and spread cream cheese on the other side of each slice of bread.
Top 4 slices of the cream cheese covered bread with 1/4 cup shredded chicken.
Top the chicken with parsley and slices of mozzarella cheese in a single layer.
Top the mozzarella cheese with a single layer of sliced Monterey Jack cheese.
Top that slice of cheese with the remaining bread slices (cream cheese side in, butter side out).
Place the sandwiches, one at a time, into the heated pan.
Cook sandwiches for about 4 minutes on each side or until the outside of the bread is golden brown. During the last 60 seconds, cover the pan to help the cheese melt.
Transfer sandwich to a plate with your choice of side (potato chips or steak fries would be delicious) and enjoy!
Notes
STORAGE: Grilled cheese sandwiches don't typically keep well (they have a tendency to get soggy). Your best bet is to enjoy these sandwiches right after you've made them, but if you have leftovers try wrapping them in a paper towel and then in tin foil and storing them in the fridge. When you're ready to eat them, heat them up in a skillet over medium heat again until they are toasty and melty. DIPPING SAUCE: Try serving your chicken grilled cheese with a dipping sauce on the side. Here are a few fun ideas to try:
Barbecue sauce (pick your favorite bbq sauce)
Spicy buffalo sauce- you can even make your own buffalo sauce! It's basically just melted butter, hot sauce and garlic powder. If you prefer to use a recipe, you could try this buffalo sauce. Side note: if you enjoy buffalo sauce with this chicken grilled cheese sandwich, you really need to try this buffalo chicken lasagna!
Ranch dressing (for those who prefer a milder flavor)
Blue cheese dressing, for those who like to live on the wild side
VARIATIONS: There are so many ways you could change up this chicken grilled cheese recipe. Check out the variations section of this post for some ideas!