Nutella Grilled Chicken Cheese (Printable Version)

Sweet and savory sandwich layering chicken, brie, and Nutella between crisp sourdough slices.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Bread & Spreads

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons Nutella hazelnut spread

→ Cheese

04 - 3.5 ounces brie cheese, sliced

→ Chicken

05 - 5 ounces cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - Fresh arugula or baby spinach
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella over two slices of sourdough bread.
02 - Layer sliced brie over the Nutella, then top with the thinly sliced cooked chicken breast.
03 - If desired, place fresh arugula or baby spinach over the chicken and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
04 - Cover with the remaining two slices of bread.
05 - Spread softened unsalted butter on the outside surfaces of each assembled sandwich.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches buttered side down in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, allow to cool briefly, then slice and serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like you're cheating by making something gourmet, but it takes fewer than 20 minutes.
  • The sweet-savory combo scratches an itch you didn't know you had, especially when the brie gets all melty and luxurious.
  • It's impressive enough to make for guests but casual enough to throw together on a Tuesday.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on the butter or try to use cooking spray—the butter is what creates that crispy, golden crust that makes this sandwich special.
  • Keep your heat at medium, not high; rushing this will give you burnt bread and cold cheese in the middle, which defeats the whole purpose.
03 -
  • Prep your ingredients before you heat the pan so you're not scrambling mid-toast—assembly should take 60 seconds flat.
  • Use a meat thermometer on your leftover chicken if you want to verify it's been heated through, especially if it's been sitting in the fridge for a day or two.
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