Nutella grilled cheese chicken (Printable Version)

Sweet and savory layers of Nutella, brie, and chicken on toasted sourdough bread.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella evenly over two slices of sourdough bread.
02 - Place brie slices over the Nutella, then layer thinly sliced chicken on top.
03 - Add arugula or baby spinach if desired and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
04 - Cover with the remaining two slices of bread.
05 - Spread softened 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 and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
08 - Remove from skillet, allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The sweet-savory contrast hits different when the Nutella melts into the warm chicken and brie.
  • It feels like you're making something fancy, but honestly takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe, and their surprise when you tell them the ingredients is absolutely worth it.
02 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable; high heat looks good but delivers a raw, cold center and burnt exterior instead of that perfect crispy-and-melty situation you want.
  • Thin-sliced chicken matters more than you'd think because thick pieces stay separate while thin slices get incorporated into the flavor, making each bite cohesive instead of disjointed.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet or this turns into a frustration instead of a meal; the butter can brown quickly and the cheese can stick if your surface isn't cooperative.
  • Press the sandwich gently while cooking but not aggressively; you want the layers to bond, not squeeze out the sides like a greasy accident.
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