Chicken & Broccoli Grilled Cheese (including a gluten-free option) – Mom’s Crazy Cooking Challenge
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.
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.
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!
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.
Say “Grilled Cheese!”
What are your favorite Grilled Cheese combos?
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.
Adapted from Cooking Classy’s Broccoli Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich and the Pampered Chef Chicken & Broccoli Braid.
Enjoy!
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angie says
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.
XmasDolly says
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! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
What a great looking sandwich! Your kiddo looks like he’s enjoying it too 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
–Trish
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
It is so fun to watch my kid eat 🙂
Debi says
YUMMY! I love this and wish I had one now. Yep, I would eat this for breakfast! Thank you for sharing on Thursday’s Treasures Week 33 I hope you will join again Thursday! <3 and hugs! http://www.recipesformyboys.com/2012/05/thursdays-treasures-1st-co-host-is-joan.html
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Hmm, I am not much of a broccoli at breakfast kind of person, but go for it! 🙂
Peggy says
This sounds like one hell of a grilled cheese =)
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks! I was so happy with how it turned out!
JEN says
Mmm! Who doesn’t like broccoli and cheese?! I love it!
Jen #40
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I know! Broccoli & cheese are so good. I craved it when I was pregnant, which is probably why The Bug loves it so much.
LP @dishclips says
I love grilled cheese sandwiches and this one looks great.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks. It was a fun and delicious new version!
Miz Helen says
What a great combination for a Grilled Cheese, it looks delicious!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks, it was fun to find a new spin on grilled cheese.
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says
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 🙂
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Luckily he will eat broccoli in almost any form! But this was an especially fun and tasty way to serve it to him.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
What a great way to sneak in some veggies! This looks wonderful!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks. We really enjoyed it -such a fun challenge.
Kim Campbell says
This looks amazing! One of your fellow Crazy Cooking Challenge blogger! I’d love to try this recipe, thanks for sharing!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks – hope you like it!
Sarah E. says
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!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I know – Grilled Cheese Month in April and the CCC have given me lots of new ideas.
[email protected] says
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!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I definitely can’t complain about his eating habits. He is very good most of the time. I hope you try it and like it! I love the combo.
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says
I haven’t found a gluten free bread that I am in love with, there are several I want to try though. This looks great, I love broccoli and cheese combo! Glad little guy liked!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Of course I would much prefer wheat bread, but this is a pretty good option. I hope to try to make my own.
Jane says
Sounds really good! I have not tried that gluten free bread … I just make it myself 🙂 Glad you found some you liked!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I have to try to make my own bread, too, but I am taking baby steps into the gluten free baking world.