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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

A spicy, cheesy twist on the classic grilled cheese, packed with shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce and melted between golden, buttery bread slices. Perfect for a quick lunch or comfort food craving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or leftover
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce such as Frank’s RedHot
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon ranch or blue cheese dressing optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices of bread sourdough or thick white bread preferred
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and cream cheese until well combined. Stir in ranch or blue cheese dressing if using.
  2. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices butter-side down on a flat surface.
  3. On the unbuttered side, layer half the cheddar cheese, then the buffalo chicken mixture, then the remaining cheddar cheese. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  5. Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use pepper jack or mozzarella for a different cheese twist.
  • Make it spicier by adding sliced jalapeños or extra buffalo sauce.
  • Leftover cooked chicken breast or thigh works great here too.
  • To prep ahead, assemble sandwiches and refrigerate—cook when ready to serve.