Chicken & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers; 8 slices sourdough bread; 12 slices Swiss cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers
8 slices sourdough bread
12 slices Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened

1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in rosemary.
2
Meanwhile, pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Cut into strips.
3
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and red peppers. Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture over four slices of bread. Layer each with one slice cheese, chicken, onions and two slices of cheese. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over remaining bread; place over top. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
4
Grill sandwiches, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

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