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This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is the perfect simple lunch or dinner! Ready in under 20 minutes and packed with all the cheese plus buffalo sauce.
Looking for a tasty and simple lunch or dinner recipe for the whole family?! Check out this Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich loaded with cheese, buffalo sauce and ready in under 20 minutes!
This chicken grilled cheese sandwich is a family favorite and always one of the top requests from my husband and friends and family. This sandwich is easily customizable with several cheese, bread and spice options. Take your grilled cheese game up a notch and enjoy the best buffalo grilled cheese ever.
Ingredient Notes
- Bread: I like using a white bread or sandwich bread for this buffalo grilled cheese. Texas Toast or a similar thick bread works wonderful as well.
- Cooked Chicken: My favorite chicken to use for this recipe is rotisserie chicken. You can use any leftover baked, grilled or pan fried chicken for this sandwich just make sure the chicken is not seasoning heavily.
- Hot Sauce: My go-to is Frank's and I recommend using it.
- Ranch Dressing: I love using my homemade ranch, but you can use your favorite store-bought brand of course.
- Cheese: I use a combination of cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, and muenster. I think this combination pairs great with the hot sauce and ranch dressing and yields the perfect cheesy flavor. If you are not a fan of one or more of these cheeses you can swap them out for a different one.
Why You'll LOVE It!
Quick & Easy: Ready in 20 Minutes plus Simple Prep Work
Versatile: Customize with Different Cheese, Spices & Bread
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Instructions
This buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich is simple to make and requires little prep and a short cook time.
- Ingredient Prep
In a small bowl combine softened cream cheese, blue cheese, paprika, and cayenne pepper then mash/stir to combine. Next, in a separate bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing and minced garlic then stir until the chicken is well coated. - Sandwich Prep
Take your slices of bread and spread a layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread. Turn the bread over and spread the cheese mixture on four of the bread slices (one for each sandwich) then top with the chicken mixture. On the other slice of bread place a slice or two of your favorite cheese and close the sandwich. - Cooking the Chicken Grilled Cheese
Place the buffalo chicken toasted cheese sandwiches on a large skillet on low heat and cook for 5 minutes or until the bread is golden and crispy. Flip and repeat on the opposite side. - Finishing Touches
Once finished remove the buffalo grilled cheese from the pan and enjoy with additional buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Pro Tips
Don't Over-stuff: Try not to overload the sandwiches with too much chicken and cheese. I know it is very temping to pack the toppings on, but the buffalo chicken sandwiches will get soggy if there is too much on each.
Low and Slow: I like to cook my buffalo sandwiches over low heat. This helps all the cheese in the middle get nice and melty before the bread browns. Mine usually take anywhere from 5-10 minutes to fully cook, but yours may take longer or shorted depending on your range. Make sure to watch them and adjust the heat accordingly.
Leftover Storage
I suggest making these buffalo toasted cheese sandwiches right before you want to eat them, because they do not save great. You can store the chicken buffalo mix in the fridge for up to four days them add it to the sandwich and cook when you are ready to eat.
If you want to save the cooked grilled cheese then you can wrap the sandwich in foil and store in the fridge for up to two days. When ready to eat I recommend placing the sandwich (still wrapped in foil) on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until warm. This helps the bread stay crisp and the cheese melt.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
I recommend using either a stainless steal skillet, cast iron, ceramic, or something similar for this grilled cheese. You get a much better crisp on the outside of the bread than you would with a non-stick pan
FAQS
What cheese is best for grilled cheese?
I love a soft creamy cheese (like Muenster) in my grilled cheese, plus the blue cheese to add some flavor. Other good cheese options to try are Havarti, Monterrey Jack Cheese, Pepper jack Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Colby Jack, White Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese.
What veggies go well in a grilled cheese?
I love adding mashed avocado, diced tomatoes, or chopped celery to these buffalo grilled cheese sandwiches often. You can add your choice into the chicken mix, or spread it over top of the cream cheese mixture.
Do I have to use Blue Cheese?
No, you do not. I know blue cheese is a love it or hate it cheese for a lot of people and it is not required to make this sandwich. It is a love-it in my book and love the addition, but you can use less, or leave it out completely. Check out all the cheese options in the recipe card and above.
Is mayo or butter better for grilled cheese?
Personally, I have always preferred butter on the outside of my grilled cheese and never had an issue with mine burning when cooked over low heat. Mayo does have a higher smoke point, meaning if is harder to burn and you can cook your grilled cheese over higher heat. Many people swear by this and says it leads to a crisper outside.
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe
Caitlyn Erhardt
This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is the best lunch or quick diner! Ready in under 20 minutes and a perfect use for leftover chicken.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 590 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Slices Sandwich Bread
- 2 Cups Cooked Chicken Breasts I like using Rotisserie Chicken
- 2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ Cup Franks Hot Sauce
- ½ Cup Homemade Ranch Dressing Or your favorite store bought brand
- 4 Oz Cream Cheese
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- 4-8 Slices Muenster Cheese
- 4 tablespoon Crumbled Blue Cheese
Instructions
In a small bowl combine softened cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, paprika, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper then mash/stir to combine. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing and minced garlic then stir until the chicken is well coated.
Take your slices of bread and spread a layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread. Turn the bread over and spread the cheese mixture on four of the bread slices (one for each sandwich) then top with the chicken mixture. Try to distribute an even amount between all four sandwiches. It should be about ½ a cup for each one. On the other slice of bread place a slice or two of your favorite sliced cheese and close the sandwich.
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and cook the sandwiches on low heat for 5 minutes or until the bread is golden and crispy. Flip and repeat on the opposite side. Depending on the size of your fan you may need to grill the sandwiches in separate batches. Once finished remove from the pan and enjoy with additional buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftover Storage
If you want to save the cooked grilled cheese then you can wrap the sandwich in foil and store in the fridge for up to two days. When ready to eat I recommend placing the sandwich (still wrapped in foil) on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until warm. This helps the bread stay crisp and the cheese melt. Alternatively, you can microwave the sandwich for 30 seconds but the bread will not be crispy.
Cheese Options
If you are not a fan of one or more of the cheeses I use for this recipe you can swap them out for a different one. Some other great cheese options are Colby Jack, Monteray Jack, White Cheddar, or Mozzarella. Also, if you are not a blue cheese fan you can leave it out of use less.
Veggie Options
I love adding mashed avocado, diced tomatoes, or chopped celery to these buffalo grilled cheese sandwiches often. You can add your choice into the chicken mix, or spread it over top of the cream cheese mixture.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1SandwichCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 12.7gProtein: 32.8gFat: 38.2gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 811mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 2.1gCalcium: 317mgIron: 2mg
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Jonee
Family RAVED about these!!!!! I didn't tell my kids that Blue Cheese was in it, they didn't even know, just told me we need to make these more often!Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
I love it! Glad everyone liked them!
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Jacqueline
This was delicious and so easy for a work from home lunch! My husband is a huge buffalo chicken fan and he was very pleased. We both do not like blue cheese and just decided to omit that step. Highly recommend!Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
Glad you loved it! My husband isn't a big fan of blue cheese either and I omit it for him as well 🙂
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Rupal
Made this for dinner tonight on sourdough bread and my husband loved it!! So good!!! Thank you!Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
So happy to hear, and you are welcome! My husband requests this recipe ALL THE TIME as well lol.
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Alison
This is a delicious cheesy combination. It was the perfect comforting lunch on this cool rainy day.Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
Absolutely! The cheese combo is awesome!
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Anita
This is definitely an extreme deluxe version of a grilled cheese sandwich, in a great way. There's plenty of cheese, plenty of chicken, and I love the bold big flavor too.Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
Absolutely! Grilled cheese on the next level!
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Julie
Great recipe! Everyone loved it!Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
Yay!
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ali randall
Had this for lunch today and this was delicious. I love the idea of using muenster and blue to flavor this recipe. It is definitely a keeper. Delicious!Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
I love the combo as well!
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Jessica
There is so. much. cheese. I know this is going to be a new favorite!Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
The best part of life! Hope you love them!
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Ghulam Mohyudin
It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
Glad you enjoyed it!
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