Spicy Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Bold Buffalo chicken, creamy cheese, and grilled bread unite for a flavorful, comforting sandwich in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat & Sauce

01 - 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
02 - 2 to 3 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce

→ Breads & Cheese

03 - 4 slices sandwich bread
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles or ranch dressing

→ Spread

06 - Butter for grilling

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded cooked chicken with Buffalo hot sauce in a bowl. Mix until thoroughly coated.
02 - Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Arrange half the bread slices, butter side down, and layer with mozzarella cheese, Buffalo chicken mixture, and blue cheese crumbles or a drizzle of ranch dressing. Close with remaining bread, butter side out.
03 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place assembled sandwiches in the skillet and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
04 - Plate sandwiches while hot. Serve immediately with extra Buffalo sauce or dressing on the side if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses leftover or rotisserie chicken so it is fast for busy nights
  • Big spicy flavor from Buffalo sauce blended with creamy, melty cheese
  • Customizable for vegetarians or spice lovers in the family
02 -
  • Packed with protein to keep you full all afternoon
  • Easy to make vegetarian using plant based substitutes
  • Makes an awesome game day crowd pleaser or quick lunch
03 -
  • Always let the cheese come to room temperature before assembling for maximum melt
  • Butter the bread to the very edge for even browning and flavor
  • If using thicker bread or a lot of filling grill covered for a minute so the cheese melts before the bread burns
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