CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Greek Grilled Cheese with Chicken
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time22 mins
 8 slices whole grain 100% whole wheat bread
 4 slices low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
 1 ½ cups skinless sliced rotisserie chicken breast
 ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
  cup drained marinated eggplant strips
 ¼ cup drained mild banana pepper rings
 ¼ cup drained and sliced roasted peppers
 ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
 1 tsp dried oregano
1

Spray 1 side of each bread slice with olive oil cooking spray. Place 4 slices, oil side down, on work surface; top with cheese, tomatoes, chicken, cucumber, eggplant banana peppers, red peppers, feta cheese, oregano and remaining 4 bread slices, oil side up.

2

Heat large skillet over medium heat. In 2 batches, cook sandwiches 6 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese melts, turning once and pressing down occasionally with large spatula. Cut sandwiches diagonally in half to serve.

Make it a Meal: Serve with chickpea, celery and red onion tossed in light Greek vinaigrette.

Chef Tip: Pat drained eggplant, banana peppers and roasted red peppers dry with paper towel to prevent sandwich from getting soggy.

Ingredients

 8 slices whole grain 100% whole wheat bread
 4 slices low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
 1 ½ cups skinless sliced rotisserie chicken breast
 ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
  cup drained marinated eggplant strips
 ¼ cup drained mild banana pepper rings
 ¼ cup drained and sliced roasted peppers
 ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
 1 tsp dried oregano

Directions

1

Spray 1 side of each bread slice with olive oil cooking spray. Place 4 slices, oil side down, on work surface; top with cheese, tomatoes, chicken, cucumber, eggplant banana peppers, red peppers, feta cheese, oregano and remaining 4 bread slices, oil side up.

2

Heat large skillet over medium heat. In 2 batches, cook sandwiches 6 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese melts, turning once and pressing down occasionally with large spatula. Cut sandwiches diagonally in half to serve.

Notes

Greek Grilled Cheese with Chicken