Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is loaded with shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheese. Everything is grilled between buttery slices of bread until golden and crispy with plenty of gooey melted cheese inside.
This is one of my favorite ways to use leftover chicken when I want something quick but a little more exciting than a regular sandwich. The spicy buffalo chicken and two kinds of melted cheese turn a simple grilled cheese into an easy meal with tons of flavor.
Why I Love Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
- Quick to make: The sandwiches cook in just minutes.
- Great for leftover chicken: Rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken works perfectly.
- Extra cheesy: Mozzarella and pepper jack give you plenty of gooey melted cheese.
- Easy to customize: Use ranch or blue cheese dressing and adjust the buffalo sauce to your taste. Simple ingredients: You only need seven ingredients for the entire recipe.
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Cooked Shredded Chicken: Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken makes this recipe especially quick and easy.
- Buffalo Sauce: Gives the chicken its spicy, tangy buffalo flavor. Use your favorite brand and adjust to your preferred heat level.
- Bread: Choose a sturdy sandwich bread that will crisp nicely and hold all that cheesy filling.
- Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing: Adds creaminess and balances the heat from the buffalo sauce.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Melts beautifully and gives the sandwich that gooey cheese pull.
- Pepper Jack Cheese: Adds another layer of creamy cheese with a little extra kick.
- Unsalted Butter: Spread softened butter over the outside of the bread to create a crisp, golden crust.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Spread a thin layer of ranch or blue cheese dressing on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer two slices of cheese on 4 slices of the bread, the same side the dressing is on.
- Divide the buffalo chicken mixture evenly among the 4 slices of bread, then top them with another 2 slices of cheese and the remaining 4 slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
- Layer a thin layer of softened butter on the outside of each sandwich.
- In a skillet over medium heat, grill the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once grilled, slice the sandwiches diagonally and serve hot. Enjoy!
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Use softened butter: It spreads easily over the bread without tearing it.
- Don’t overfill the sandwiches: Spread the buffalo chicken evenly so the sandwiches are easier to flip.
- Cook over medium-low heat: This gives the cheese time to melt before the bread gets too dark.
- Cover the skillet if needed: If the bread is golden but the cheese isn’t fully melted, cover the pan briefly to trap the heat.
- Serve right away: Grilled cheese is best hot from the skillet while the bread is crispy and the cheese is gooey. 🔥🧀
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese with spicy chicken, ranch, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheese.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Total Time
8 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 slices of bread
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Spread a thin layer of ranch or blue cheese dressing on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer two slices of cheese on 4 slices of the bread, the same side the dressing is on.
- Divide the buffalo chicken mixture evenly among the 4 slices of bread, then top them with another 2 slices of cheese and the remaining 4 slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
- Layer a thin layer of softened butter on the outside of each sandwich.
- In a skillet over medium heat, grill the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once grilled, slice the sandwiches diagonally and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
Use cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken. Cook the sandwiches over medium-low heat so the bread gets golden while the cheese has time to melt. Serve immediately for the crispiest bread and gooey cheese.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 556Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1283mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 41g
