Crispy Shallot Chicken Cheese (Printable)

A savory sandwich featuring shredded chicken, crispy shallots, and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Shallots

06 - 1/2 cup crispy fried shallots (store-bought or homemade)

→ Cheese

07 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese

→ Bread & Assembly

09 - 8 slices sourdough or country bread
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until uniformly coated.
02 - Arrange bread slices and spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Place 4 slices of bread, butter side down, on a clean surface. Layer each with 1 slice cheddar, a generous scoop of chicken mixture, 2 tablespoons crispy shallots, 1 slice mozzarella, and another slice of cheddar.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, butter side up, to close each sandwich.
05 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a sandwich that tastes like you spent hours on it, but you're honestly done in 30 minutes.
  • The crispy fried shallots do the heavy lifting—they turn something familiar into something you'll crave.
  • It works for dinner when you're too tired to cook, or for lunch when you want to feel a little fancy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time after cooking; it lets the cheese set just enough so your sandwich holds together when you bite into it instead of leaking everywhere.
  • Medium heat is your friend here—if you go too hot, the bread burns before the cheese inside has a chance to melt, and that's a disappointment you don't need.
03 -
  • If your bread is fresh and soft, pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling; it firms up slightly and holds together better when you're pressing and flipping.
  • The key to evenly melted cheese is using both softer melters like mozzarella and flavor-forward cheeses like sharp cheddar—they work together to create texture and taste in perfect balance.
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