Description

This Tasty Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich perfectly blends spicy buffalo sauce, gooey melted cheese, and tender chicken, all layered between crispy, buttery bread. Quick and easy to make, it’s a flavorful comfort food ideal for lunch or dinner. Customize spice levels, cheese types, and bread choices to suit your taste or dietary needs.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1/3 cup buffalo sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 slices sturdy bread (sourdough, thick white bread, or your choice)
2 tablespoons butter, softened (for grilling)

Optional Extras

Thinly sliced red onions, as desired
Thinly sliced celery, as desired
Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling or dipping
Avocado slices (optional)
Pickled jalapeños (optional)
Crunchy slaw (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling: Shred cooked chicken and toss it with buffalo sauce until all pieces are evenly coated. Set aside.
Assemble the Cheese Layer: On one slice of bread, evenly layer shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese to create a melty base.
Add the Buffalo Chicken: Spread the buffalo chicken over the cheese layer. Optionally, add thin rings of red onion or drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra flavor.
Top and Butter the Bread: Place the second slice of bread on top to form the sandwich. Spread softened butter generously on the outer sides of both bread slices to prepare for grilling.
Grill to Perfection: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwich, pressing lightly, for about 3-4 minutes per side until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese melts. Flip carefully and continue grilling until both sides are crispy and the cheese is gooey.

Notes

Use room temperature chicken for better integration with cheese and even melting.
Butter both sides of the bread generously to ensure a golden, crispy crust without burning.
Grill on medium-low heat to melt cheese thoroughly and avoid overcooking the bread.
Don’t overload the filling to maintain sandwich structure and make flipping easier.
Use a cast iron skillet for an evenly crispy crust and enhanced flavors.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 550
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: buffalo chicken, grilled cheese, comfort food, spicy sandwich, buffalo sauce, melted cheese, easy lunch, quick dinner