Nutella Grilled Cheese Chicken (Print Version)

Sweet and savory combo of Nutella, brie cheese, and chicken layered on toasted sourdough.

# What 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 (grilled or roasted)

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella over two slices of bread.
02 - Place sliced brie over Nutella, then top with thinly sliced chicken breast.
03 - Add arugula or baby spinach if desired and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
04 - Cover with remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter on the exterior sides of each sandwich.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and place sandwiches buttered side down.
07 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
08 - Remove from heat, let cool briefly, then slice and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Sweet and savory collision that feels indulgent yet balanced, like discovering a flavor you didn't know you needed.
  • Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like you've been cooking all afternoon, perfect for impressing without the stress.
  • The brie melts into a luxurious bridge between Nutella and chicken, making every bite feel a little bit decadent.
02 -
  • Don't skip the medium heat setting; high heat will burn the bread before the cheese melts, leaving you with a crispy shell and cold filling inside.
  • The Nutella needs to go on the bread before assembly, not on the skillet—spreading it while cooking will cause it to separate or scorch.
  • Thinly sliced chicken is non-negotiable; thick chunks won't cook through evenly and will slide around inside the sandwich.
03 -
  • Slice your chicken thinly while it's still slightly warm if you're prepping fresh—cold chicken is harder to cut cleanly.
  • Softened butter spreads more evenly than cold butter, resulting in a more even crust without patchy burnt spots.
  • If your skillet has hot spots, rotate the sandwich halfway through cooking for more even browning.
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