Leftover Pizza Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

A crispy, melty grilled sandwich layering cold pizza slices and shredded chicken for ultimate comfort.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 2 large slices leftover pizza (any style with sturdy crust)
02 - 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)

→ For Toasting

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - Place a cold pizza slice on a cutting board with the cheese side facing up.
02 - Evenly spread 1/2 cup shredded chicken over the cheese side of each pizza slice and sprinkle with additional shredded cheese if desired.
03 - Fold each pizza slice in half, pressing gently to enclose the filling.
04 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on the outside of each folded pizza.
06 - Place folded pizzas buttered side down in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Flip the pizzas, pressing gently with a spatula, and toast the other side for another 3–4 minutes until cheese melts and crust is golden.
08 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 5 minutes of prep and tastes like you actually planned something.
  • Uses ingredients already in your kitchen, turning last night into lunch gold.
  • Crispy on the outside, melty and loaded on the inside—peak comfort food energy.
02 -
  • The butter on the outside is non-negotiable—it's what separates a lukewarm folded pizza from an actual crispy sandwich experience.
  • Medium heat is your friend; too high and the outside burns before the inside melts, too low and you end up with a sad, limp crust.
03 -
  • Spread your butter on the pizza while the skillet heats—it gives the butter time to slightly soak in, which creates better browning.
  • If your pizza is really thick or stuffed, you might need an extra minute on each side, so watch for that golden color rather than strictly timing it.
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