Smoky BBQ Chicken Meltdown
A comforting dish featuring shredded chicken in smoky BBQ sauce, layered between buttery toasted bread and melted Havarti cheese.
Ingredients
BBQ Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.5 cups shredded roast chicken
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Garlic Butter and Bread
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
- 0.25 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic butter)
- 2 teaspoons parsley, minced (for garlic butter)
- 12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
Instructions
BBQ Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced red onions and sauté until softened, around 2 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce. Stir together and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Garlic Butter Bread
- Melt butter, minced garlic, and parsley in a bowl in the microwave.
- Spread melted butter mixture over each slice of bread. On six slices, layer cheese, a portion of BBQ chicken mixture, and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered sides facing out.
Cooking the Sandwiches
- Place sandwiches in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook until bottoms are browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Flip sandwiches and cook on medium-low until the other side is browned and cheese is melted, another 3-5 minutes.
Notes
To customize, add smoked cheddar or jalapeños for extra flavor. For a lighter option, use whole grain bread and grill instead of frying. Let kids help with assembly for a fun activity.