Nutella Grilled Cheese Chicken (Printable Version)

A bold sandwich layering tender chicken, creamy brie, and Nutella on crisp 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella over each of two slices of sourdough bread.
02 - Arrange the sliced brie over the Nutella, then top with the thin slices of cooked chicken breast.
03 - Place fresh arugula or baby spinach if desired, and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the layers.
04 - Cover with the remaining two slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter onto the outer sides of each sandwich evenly.
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 golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet hazelnut chocolate plays against tender chicken and melting brie in a way that feels like a flavor plot twist.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you spent hours plotting something special.
  • It's the kind of sandwich that makes people pause mid-bite and ask what just happened to their taste buds.
02 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable here—high heat will char the bread before the cheese melts, which I learned the hard way on my third attempt.
  • The brie needs to actually melt, so don't rush; pressing gently on the sandwich as it cooks helps it happen faster without squishing out the sides.
03 -
  • Toast the bread lightly before assembling if you prefer extra structural integrity and a subtle nutty flavor boost.
  • Let the Nutella sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before spreading so it cooperates instead of tearing the bread.
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