Description
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is a deliciously bold take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, marrying spicy, shredded buffalo chicken with gooey melted cheese between crispy slices of hearty bread. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, delivering a flavor-packed meal that will leave everyone craving more. Imagine savoring each bite as the zesty buffalo sauce mingles with sharp cheddar cheese, all grilled to golden perfection. You can easily customize the spice level and add toppings like ranch dressing or blue cheese to elevate your sandwich experience. This combination of comfort food and fiery flavor is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Optional: ranch dressing or blue cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake on a lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken in a bowl, mixing in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer shredded chicken and cheddar cheese. Top with another slice (buttered side out).
- Heat skillet over medium heat; grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzled with ranch dressing.
Notes
Choose hearty bread to avoid sogginess.
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce overnight.
Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg