Description
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines spicy buffalo chicken, melty mozzarella cheese, and buttery toasted bread. This sandwich is perfect for game day, a casual lunch, or a quick dinner that satisfies cravings for something bold and cheesy. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ideal balance of heat and richness in every bite!
Ingredients
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2 slices of bread (your choice)
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1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
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¼ cup buffalo sauce
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tbsp butter
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¼ cup blue cheese dressing
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1 tbsp chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, stirring until the chicken is fully coated.
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Butter Bread: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
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Assemble Sandwich: Place buffalo chicken and shredded mozzarella cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice. Top with the second slice, buttered side up.
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Grill Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
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Serve: Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve with blue cheese dressing and chives for dipping.
Notes
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You can use any type of bread for this sandwich, but hearty options like sourdough work great.
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If you prefer extra spice, add more buffalo sauce to the chicken mixture or include hot sauce.
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For a lower-calorie version, opt for reduced-fat mozzarella and skip the butter on the bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg