Dairy Farmers of Canada

Chicken Grilled Cheese

Our dietitians' favourite

By Stefano Faita

  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cooking: 10 min
Yields 4 sandwiches
chicken grilled cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) mayonnaise
  • 1 or 2 sprigs tarragon finely chopped
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 8 slices crusty whole wheat bread
  • 8 slices Canadian cheddar or Swiss or Havarti cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter (room temperature)
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Preparation

Mix chicken, mayonnaise, tarragon, green onion, mustard, garlic and lemon zest in a bowl.

Evenly distribute the chicken spread and cheese slices among the four sandwiches. Season to taste and top with remaining slices of bread. Butter the outside of the bread and grill sandwiches until golden-brown and cheese has melted inside.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 500 Calories
Protein: 37 g
Carbohydrate: 31 g
Fat: 24 g
Fibre: 4.4 g
Sodium: 752 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 32 % / 354 mg
Folate: 58 %
Niacin: 53 %
Phosphorus: 39 %
Selenium: 84 %