Nutella grilled cheese with chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken, creamy brie, and Nutella layered on crisp sourdough with buttery grill marks.

# 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:

01 - Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella over two slices of sourdough bread.
02 - Place the Brie slices over the Nutella, then layer the sliced cooked chicken evenly on top.
03 - If desired, add fresh arugula or baby spinach and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the layers.
04 - Cover with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened unsalted butter evenly on the outside faces of each sandwich.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches buttered side down into the skillet.
07 - Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It breaks all the rules in the best way, combining comfort and adventure in one crispy, melty bite
  • The richness of brie softens the Nutella just enough to keep it from being dessert, while the chicken grounds everything with savory weight
  • You can pull it together in twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have or can grab quickly
  • Every texture works—the crunch of toasted sourdough, the creaminess inside, the slight chew of chicken
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting time after cooking or the Nutella will run everywhere when you cut it
  • Medium heat is your friend—high heat will char the bread and leave the cheese cold in the middle
  • Thin chicken slices are critical; thick chunks make the sandwich impossible to eat without everything sliding out
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently but firmly with the spatula while it cooks to help everything meld together without squashing out the fillings
  • If the bread is browning too fast, lower the heat and cover the pan for a minute to trap steam and melt the cheese faster
  • Let the Nutella come to room temperature before spreading—it glides on easier and won't tear the bread
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