Open Faced Italian Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Open Faced Italian Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Yield 2-3
Prep time
15 MinCook time
25 MinTotal time
40 MinIngredients
- 4 slices rustic Italian loaf, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Breasts, 1/2" slices
- 2 roma tomatoes, 1 diced & 1 cut in half and sliced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Brush both sides of bread slices with olive oil and place on baking sheet; place in pre-heated oven and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes
- Sprinkle slices of tomato with salt and pepper and place on a paper towel to draw out excess water from tomato.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over med-high heat and add chicken to the pan, sauteing until browned.
- Add diced tomato, onion, & garlic and sauté another few minutes until onion becomes translucent.
- Pour in Italian vinaigrette dressing, parmesan cheese and chopped basil, stirring together until combined & removing from heat.
- Distribute the chicken mixture evenly over 4 pieces of toasted bread, place slices of tomatoes over chicken mix and top with mozzarella & additional parmesan cheese if desired.
- Place in oven for about 7-9 minutes or until cheese is melted.