Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine spicy buffalo chicken, melty cheese, and crispy toasted bread for a flavorful and comforting meal. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack, this recipe delivers a spicy, cheesy, and crunchy bite that’s quick to make and easily customizable to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be adapted to gluten-free or vegan with modifications
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (adjust for desired heat)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 thick slices sourdough or Texas toast bread
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter for grilling
Optional Add-Ins
- Celery sticks or chopped celery for crunch
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
- Sliced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper for extra spice
- Sautéed onions, bell peppers, or spinach for extra veggies
- Blue cheese crumbles for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: Toss shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until fully coated, ensuring an even spicy and tangy flavor throughout the filling.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place a generous amount of buffalo chicken mixture on one slice of bread, then evenly top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Cover with the second slice of bread to form the sandwich.
- Butter the Bread and Cook: Spread butter evenly on the outer sides of the sandwich. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve Warm: Remove the sandwich from the skillet carefully once crispy and gooey. Slice if desired and serve immediately to enjoy the melty cheese and spicy chicken at their best.
Notes
- Cover the pan briefly with a lid while cooking to help cheese melt perfectly.
- Use sturdy bread to avoid sogginess and avoid overfilling with sauce for best texture.
- Mix buffalo sauce with a little melted butter to tone down heat and enrich flavor.
- Preheat the pan to quickly crisp bread without burning.
- For extra gooeyness, add cheese on both sides of the chicken filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, grilled cheese, spicy sandwich, comfort food, quick meal, buffalo sauce, melted cheese, crispy bread
