Quick Chicken, Ham and Cheese Toasted Melt recipe

Name: Quick Chicken, Ham and Cheese Toasted Melt
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 slices Bread; 20g Margarine; 120g Cooked chicken; 80g Cooked ham; 100g Cheese

A speedy, golden toast filled with tender chicken, savoury ham and melted cheese. Crisp on the outside and comforting inside, it makes a satisfying lunch or easy supper.

15 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Quick Chicken, Ham and Cheese Toasted Melt

Ingredients

2 servings

4 slices Bread
20g Margarine
120g Cooked chicken
80g Cooked ham
100g Cheese

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	590 kcal
Protein	43 g
Carbohydrates	27 g
Fat	33 g
Saturated fat	15 g
Fibre	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	1.6 mg

Why this works

A filling, high-protein toasted melt that is relatively energy-dense and high in saturated fat and sodium due to the cheese, ham and margarine.

High-quality protein. Chicken, ham and cheese provide a substantial protein hit to support satiety and muscle maintenance.

Calcium and phosphorus. Cheese is a good source of calcium, which supports bone health, along with phosphorus.

Sodium and saturated fat content. Ham and cheese can push sodium and saturated fat up, so this is less suitable for a low-salt or heart-focused diet.

Method

Lay out the bread slices and spread a thin layer of margarine on one side of each slice.
On the unbuttered side of half the slices, layer the cooked chicken, cooked ham and cheese evenly.
Top with the remaining bread slices, margarine-side facing out, and press gently.
Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and the cheese has melted.
Slice in half and serve immediately while hot.

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