Description

Take everything you love about BBQ chicken — smoky, tangy, saucy goodness — and smash it together with a golden, buttery grilled cheese sandwich. The result? A melty masterpiece that might just ruin all other sandwiches for you. It’s got shredded BBQ chicken, heaps of gooey cheese (because obviously), and crispy toasted bread holding it all together like a champion. This is not your average grilled cheese. This is grilled cheese that decided to show up in cowboy boots with a side of sass and a whole lot of flavor.

Ingredients

For the Filling:
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover works great)
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (go sweet, smoky, spicy — your call)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional but delicious)

For the Sandwiches:
8 slices sourdough or Texas toast (thick bread = better crunch)
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack (melty goodness)
Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling (optional but encouraged)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Chicken
Mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl until well coated. Warm it up in the microwave or a skillet just until heated through. If you’re using onions, add them in and give everything a quick toss.

Step 2: Assemble the Sandwiches
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Lay four slices butter-side-down on a clean surface. Layer with cheddar, a generous scoop of BBQ chicken, mozzarella, and a drizzle of extra BBQ sauce if you’re feeling wild. Top with the remaining slices of bread, butter-side-up.

Step 3: Grill Time
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3–5 minutes per side until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted. Press down slightly with a spatula for that dreamy, melty finish. If your cheese isn’t melting fast enough, cover the pan loosely with a lid to trap the heat.

Step 4: Slice and Devour
Let the sandwiches rest for a minute (if you can wait), then slice diagonally for the classic grilled cheese look. Prepare for cheese pulls and crispy edge perfection.

Notes

Tomato soup, obviously. But BBQ chicken grilled cheese also pairs beautifully with:
– Coleslaw or potato salad
– A pickle spear and kettle chips
– Sweet potato fries
– A cold beer or iced tea

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: ~530 per serving
Fat: ~28g
Carbohydrates: ~36g
Protein: ~31g