Description
BBQ Chicken Pineapple Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, blending smoky BBQ chicken, sweet pineapple, and gooey provolone cheese between perfectly toasted slices of bread. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, delivering a mouthwatering explosion of flavors that will impress friends and family alike. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create this comfort food masterpiece in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 cup fresh pineapple slices
- 6 oz provolone cheese, sliced
- 4 slices sourdough or Texas toast bread
- 2 tbsp softened butter
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before shredding.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the grilled chicken and toss with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Prepare Pineapple: Slice pineapple into rings or chunks; optionally grill briefly for caramelization.
- Assemble Sandwich: Layer shredded chicken, grilled pineapple, and provolone cheese between two slices of bread.
- Butter & Grill: Spread softened butter on outer sides of the sandwich. Grill in preheated skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve & Enjoy: Allow to cool slightly before slicing in half and serve warm with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg