Vegetarian Grilled Chicken and Cheese Sandwich

Take your love for classic comfort food to new heights with this Vegetarian Grilled Chicken and Cheese Sandwich, a plant-based twist on the beloved classic. Packed with hearty plant-based chicken strips seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, this sandwich combines sautéed red bell peppers and wilted baby spinach for a burst of flavor and texture. Layered with melted cheddar cheese between crispy, golden sourdough bread brushed with buttery goodness, each bite is the perfect balance of savory and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian delight makes an ideal lunch or dinner, offering a deliciously melty, protein-packed meal with a hint of gourmet flair. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a comforting sandwich without compromising on taste or quality, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 150 grams plant-based chicken strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 4 slices sourdough bread slices
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 slices sliced cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Add plant-based chicken strips to the skillet.

Step 3

Season the strips with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 4

Cook the strips for 5-7 minutes, until they are golden brown and heated through.

Step 5

While the strips are cooking, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 6

Once the chicken strips are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, add the red bell pepper strips and sauté for 3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 8

Add the baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.

Step 9

Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

Step 10

Assemble the sandwich by placing a slice of cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.

Step 11

Divide the cooked chicken strips, sautéed peppers, and spinach evenly between the two sandwiches.

Step 12

Top with the remaining cheddar cheese slice and place the other slice of bread on top, buttered side out.

Step 13

Heat a clean skillet over medium heat.

Step 14

Place each sandwich in the skillet, and grill for 2-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 15

Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(525.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1400.7

Total Fat 86.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 165.4mg	0%
Sodium 3448.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 72.9g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 996.5mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 621.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 25.0%