Chicken & Broccoli Grilled Cheese (including a gluten-free option) – Mom’s Crazy Cooking Challenge

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Yay! It is time for another Crazy Cooking Challenge from Moms Crazy Cooking. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed when I saw that the assignment was Grilled Cheese. I have really been trying to stay gluten-free, and haven’t been super-crazy about the gluten-free breads. But this challenge prompted me to buy some, and give it a go. And I figured, what better time than Celiac Awareness Month. So I picked up seem of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Multigrain Bread. And I am so glad I did. I do make my grilled cheese sammies a bit more panini-like, not using a ton of oil. This technique helps to make the gluten-free bread nice and crisp on the outside, which I think improves the texture overall.

Chicken and Broccoli Grilled Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

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Grilled cheese has returned to my life! I’ve actually experimented with a couple of other sandwiches, and have plans for a few more. So I hope to have some more grilled cheese sammies out to you soon, tested out with both regular bread and gluten-free bread.

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I don’t remember what brought me to it, but I stumbled on this Broccoli Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Cooking Classy. The Bug LOVES broccoli, so I knew I had found one that was definitely worth a try. But, The Hubby can’t eat a lot of ham, so I thought about subbing in some chicken. Well, this made me think of the Pampered Chef Chicken & Broccoli Braid, which I have made many times (before the wheat allergy), and everyone always devours it. So I kind of combined the two ideas into this Chicken & Broccoli Grilled Cheese. This is an easy way to get the same flavors, but you only have to make as much as you need.

And I could make it on gluten-free bread for myself!

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The Bug was definitely into it. The Hubby said it was good, but naturally he would prefer his grilled cheese with broccoli. But I am sure he just doesn’t want to admit that he really liked it.

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Say “Grilled Cheese!”

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What are your favorite Grilled Cheese combos?

5 from 2 votes

Chicken & Broccoli Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

  • About 4 oz. cooked chicken shredded or finely chopped
  • 1 c steamed broccoli finely chopped
  • 3/4 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 t garlic powder
  • 1 T Greek yogurt
  • 1 T Dijon mustard
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 8 slices of your favorite bread
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 T butter

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, broccoli, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt & pepper.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between four of the bread slices, and top with another slice of bread.
  • Melt butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
  • Cook the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Covering the pan with a lid during cooking will help the inside get all warm and gooey before the bread gets too browned.
Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

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Adapted from Cooking Classy’s Broccoli Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich and the Pampered Chef Chicken & Broccoli Braid.

Enjoy!

 

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28 Comments
  1. angie
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    this sounds mighty tasty we love grilled cheese in this house and have tried all sorts of combinations. This is a new one and sounds like a dressed up fun one too.

  2. XmasDolly
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    Whoa! That really sounds yummy and easy to make. I never even thought of making different kinds of Grilled Cheese. I’ve only ventured with ham… you know, ham & grilled cheese, but all these recipes you’ve opened up a whole new world for me cuz I loves me some grilled cheese! No fair you have a beautiful model to show off your recipe that’s why everyone is stopping I’m sure… not your ol’ silly recipe! He’s the sweetest! And I sorta like your recipe too! ~snicker-snicker~ why I bet even I could make that! 🙂

  9. Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls
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    I love broccoli and cheese and I bet this was really scrumptious! and a great way to get your little bug to eat his veggies too 🙂

  12. Sarah E.
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    This is an awesome combo! I love chicken and broccoli together – even though I made a chicken grilled cheese for the challenge, it never occurred to me that I could do so many more combos with chicken!! 🙂

    Stopping by from CCC #7 – stumbled, pinned, Fb’d, tweeted, and voted for your grilled cheese!

  13. Joan@Chocolateandmore
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    First off, I’m so jealous that you have a willing veggie eater, and so cute! I personally love broccoli but the kids don’t. Luckily I can now make this sandwich and have broccoli any time I want!

  15. Jane
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    Sounds really good! I have not tried that gluten free bread … I just make it myself 🙂 Glad you found some you liked!

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