Description
This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese recipe combines spicy buffalo chicken with creamy ranch and melty sharp cheddar cheese, all sandwiched between buttery toasted bread. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner, it offers a flavorful twist on classic grilled cheese with a delicious buffalo chicken filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (optional)
Sandwich
- 8 slices hearty bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
- 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Optional Add-Ins
- Crumbled blue cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Jalapeño slices
- Crisp romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Make Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. If desired, add softened cream cheese and stir until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Butter one side of each bread slice evenly. On the unbuttered side, layer one slice of cheddar cheese, then a generous amount of the buffalo chicken filling, and then another slice of cheddar cheese. Top with a second bread slice, making sure the buttered side is facing outward.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and Serve: Remove sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1 minute. Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately, optionally with extra ranch or buffalo sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation or cook and shred your own chicken breast.
- Feel free to add optional ingredients like jalapeños or blue cheese for extra flavor.
- Butter the bread evenly to ensure a crispy, golden crust during grilling.
- If you prefer a spicier sandwich, increase the amount of buffalo wing sauce in the filling.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side as a dip.
