🍔 Chicken Tomato and Cheese Burgers

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⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes 🔥 Cook Time: 5 minutes

🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 2

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 burger buns or 4 slices of bread (sourdough/white) 🍞

  • 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded 🍗 (or 1 cup leftover rotisserie chicken)

  • 1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced 🍅

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese 🧀

  • 2 tbsp softened butter 🧈

  • 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿 (optional)

  • Pinch of salt 🧂

  • Pinch of black pepper 🧂

  • Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard or a few fresh basil leaves 🌿

📋 Instructions

1. Prep the Bread or Buns
Spread butter 🧈 on the outer sides of the bread or bun halves. If using mustard, spread it on the inner side of the bottom half.

2. Assemble the Burger-Style Toasties
On the unbuttered side, layer cheese 🧀, tomato slices 🍅, and cooked chicken 🍗. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add basil if using. Top with more cheese 🧀 and close the sandwich.

3. Cook the Burgers
Heat a skillet or sandwich press over medium heat. Cook the assembled burgers for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and melty inside.

4. Serve Hot & Gooey 😋
Slice in half if using bread or serve whole in buns. Serve immediately while warm and cheesy.

✨ Tips & Tricks

  • Quick Chicken Hack: Use rotisserie chicken or microwave-grilled slices for speed.

  • Extra Crunch: Add a layer of spinach or arugula after grilling.

  • Serving Idea: Perfect with a pickle spear and oven fries 🍟.

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