Description
These Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food! Made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and creamy cheeses between golden, buttery bread, this recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or game-day snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (adjust for desired spice level)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, or a blend)
- 4 tbsp cream cheese, softened (for extra creaminess)
- 8 slices of bread (sourdough or thick-cut works best)
- 4 tbsp butter, softened (for spreading)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping, optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, shredded cheese, and cream cheese.
- Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
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Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place the buttered side down and spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over 4 slices of bread.
- Top each with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
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Cook the Sandwiches:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- To make the sandwiches extra crispy, lightly toast the bread before assembling.
- Feel free to swap buffalo sauce with BBQ sauce for a milder flavor.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American