Description
A deliciously spicy and cheesy Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese sandwich combining tender shredded chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce with melted mozzarella and optional blue cheese, all grilled between buttery sourdough bread. Perfect for a quick and flavorful lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing
Bread & Butter
- 8 slices sourdough or thick sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken Mix: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the cooked shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing until well combined to create the flavorful chicken filling.
- Butter the Bread: Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread. For extra flavor, sprinkle garlic powder onto the buttered sides.
- Assemble Sandwiches: On the unbuttered side of four bread slices, layer shredded cheese first, then add a generous scoop of the buffalo chicken mixture, sprinkle optional crumbled blue cheese, and add a bit more shredded cheese on top.
- Close and Prepare for Cooking: Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, ensuring the buttered sides are facing outward for a crispy grilled finish.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan (work in batches if needed), and cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes. Press gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt evenly and achieve golden brown, crispy bread.
- Serve: Remove sandwiches from heat, let them rest for a minute, then slice and serve warm. Enjoy with celery sticks or tomato soup for a complete meal.
Notes
- Sprinkle garlic powder on the buttered sides of the bread before grilling for added flavor.
- Use blue cheese dressing and crumbled blue cheese for a stronger tangy taste, or ranch dressing for a milder flavor.
- Works well with sourdough or any thick crusty sandwich bread for best texture.
- Pair with celery sticks or tomato soup to balance the spicy and creamy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
