Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)
Spicy buffalo chicken meets cheddar in a golden grilled sandwich, ideal for lunch or snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Buffalo Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheese & Bread
04 - 8 slices sourdough or country white bread
05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Optional Additions
08 - 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
09 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
10 - Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce and melted butter. Mix until chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - Arrange bread slices on a flat surface. Spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - On the unbuttered side of four bread slices, evenly spread shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Top each with buffalo chicken mixture. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and sliced green onions if desired.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top of each sandwich, ensuring buttered sides face outward.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet. Allow to rest for one minute, then slice and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing as desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to prepare and family friendly
- Ready in just twenty minutes
- Great use for leftover or rotisserie chicken
- Ultimate cheesy crunch with just the right kick
02 -
- Wonderful source of protein and calcium
- Excellent for using up leftover chicken
- Perfect for parties or casual gatherings
03 -
- Use a fork to really blend the buffalo sauce into the chicken chicken should be juicy not dry
- Do not rush the grilling low and slow makes the crispiest bread
- If the cheese is not melting cover the pan loosely with foil for a minute to encourage the perfect melt