All the flavor of chicken parm, minus the effort!
🔥 WHY THIS IS YOUR NEW FAVORITE LAZY MEAL
✔ Uses leftover/pre-cooked chicken (or store-bought rotisserie!)
✔ Ready in 10 minutes flat
✔ Crispy, cheesy, saucy perfection without frying
✔ Upgrades basic grilled cheese to legendary status
🛒 INGREDIENTS (Makes 2 Sandwiches)
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great!)
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1/2 cup marinara sauce (warmed)
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan
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4 slices sourdough or Italian bread
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2 tbsp butter (softened)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
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Optional: Pepperoni slices, fresh basil, red pepper flakes
👩🍳 10-MINUTE LAZY METHOD
1️⃣ MIX CHICKEN & SAUCE
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Combine warm chicken with marinara (like a lazy chicken parm filling)
2️⃣ BUILD SANDWICHES
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Butter one side of each bread slice
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Layer:
Bread (butter side down) → Mozzarella → Chicken mix → Parmesan → Extra cheese → Bread (butter side up)
3️⃣ GRILL TO PERFECTION
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Cook in skillet over medium-low heat 3-4 mins per side
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Cover with lid for 1 minute to melt cheese completely
💡 PRO TIPS
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Extra crispy: Brush outside of bread with garlic butter
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No leftovers? Use frozen breaded chicken tenders (air fry while prepping other ingredients)
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Make it spicy: Add giardiniera or chili oil to the marinara
🍽️ SERVING IDEAS
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Dunk in extra warm marinara
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Pair with quick Caesar salad (bagged kit + extra Parmesan)
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Leftover hack: Cut into strips for chicken parm grilled cheese dippers!
📸 TAG #LAZYGOURMET IF YOU MAKE THIS! We want to see your melty masterpieces!
💬 “WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THIS SOONER?”
This sandwich takes zero effort but tastes like you spent hours. The ultimate lazy win! 🏆
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