Description
The Open-Faced Chicken Melt on Garlic Bread is a savory dish featuring seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and crisp garlic bread. It’s a quick, indulgent meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices garlic bread (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Slice thinly.
- Place garlic bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes until lightly golden.
- Layer sliced chicken on each garlic bread slice and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 5–8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optionally garnish with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, or red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Lightly toast bread first to avoid sogginess.
- Try provolone or pepper jack for different cheese flavors.
- Add sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg