Description
Irresistible cheesy chicken garlic bread sandwich delivers layers of savory comfort with crisp, golden edges. Melted cheese and tender chicken nestled between perfectly toasted garlic bread promise a delightful meal you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (sliced in half to make 4 thin pieces)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for toasting)
- 4 slices thick-cut Italian or French bread (or sub rolls)
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup marinara sauce (optional, for a pizza-style twist)
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Blend salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika into a robust spice mixture, thoroughly coating both sides of the chicken.
- Chicken Cooking: Sear chicken in heated olive oil over medium flame, creating a golden exterior while ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow meat to rest briefly before slicing.
- Garlic Bread Creation: Combine melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, and garlic powder. Lavishly brush mixture onto bread slices, generously sprinkle mozzarella, and bake at 400°F until crisp and golden.
- Sandwich Assembly: Layer sliced chicken on garlic bread foundation, cascade mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. Enhance with optional marinara and crispy bacon bits. Crown with second garlic bread slice.
- Cheese Melting: Return assembled sandwich to oven, allowing cheeses to transform into a molten, bubbling masterpiece. Finish with fresh basil or parsley garnish.
- Serving: Diagonally slice sandwich and present warm, accompanied by additional marinara or ranch dipping sauce for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Use high-quality spices and adjust seasoning proportions to enhance chicken flavor without overpowering other ingredients.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to retain juices and prevent dryness, ensuring tender and flavorful meat.
- Use room temperature cheeses for even melting and sprinkle different cheese types for complex, rich flavor profile.
- Toast bread until golden edges develop for maximum crunch and prevent soggy sandwich texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg