Savory Butter Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden bread with spiced butter chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar, grilled to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Chicken Filling

01 - 1 cup cooked butter chicken (with sauce), chopped or shredded
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Bread & Cheese

03 - 4 slices sturdy white or sourdough bread
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How To Make It:

01 - Gently reheat refrigerated butter chicken in a skillet or microwave until just warm. Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.
02 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Distribute half the mozzarella and cheddar evenly on each slice.
04 - Spread warm butter chicken evenly over the cheese layers. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
05 - Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Transforms yesterday's butter chicken into a showstopping sandwich that tastes nothing like leftovers.
  • Takes just 20 minutes from fridge to plate, making it perfect for weeknight cravings or lazy lunches.
  • The combination of creamy butter chicken and melted cheese creates layers of flavor that feel indulgent but somehow still light.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend—go higher and the bread burns before the cheese melts.
  • Don't skip the resting period; it's the difference between a sandwich that holds together and one that falls apart on your plate.
03 -
  • If your butter chicken is very saucy, drain some of the sauce away before assembling—a wet filling makes soggy bread.
  • Pressing the sandwich gently while it cooks helps the cheese melt into every corner and bonds the bread together slightly without squishing out all the filling.
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