Nutella Grilled Cheese Chicken (Print Version)

Sweet-savory fusion of brie, chicken, and Nutella layered on crisp sourdough bread.

# What to Use:

→ 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 (grilled or roasted)

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella over two slices of sourdough bread.
02 - Place sliced brie cheese over the Nutella, then layer with thinly sliced cooked chicken breast.
03 - If desired, add fresh arugula or baby spinach and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
04 - Top with the remaining two slices of bread to complete the sandwich.
05 - Spread softened unsalted butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches buttered side down in the skillet, cooking 3 to 4 minutes per side while gently pressing until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
08 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It breaks every rule you thought you knew about sandwiches and somehow tastes better because of it.
  • The brie melts into the Nutella in a way that feels indulgent without being heavy.
  • You can pull it together in under twenty minutes with things you probably already have.
02 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable, high heat burns the butter before the cheese melts.
  • Slice the chicken thin or it won't warm through and the texture feels clunky.
  • If the Nutella is cold it won't spread, let it sit at room temperature for five minutes first.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently but steadily while grilling, it helps everything meld without squashing out the filling.
  • Use rotisserie chicken if you're short on time, the seasoning is already there and the meat stays moist.
  • Let the finished sandwich rest for a full minute before cutting, it keeps the Nutella from running all over the board.
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