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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

20-Minute Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Will Change Your Life

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This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is the best lunch or quick dinner! Ready in under 20 minutes and a perfect use for leftover chicken.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 Slices Sandwich Bread
  • 2 Cups Cooked Chicken Breasts (Rotisserie Chicken recommended)
  • 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 store-bought)
  • 4 Oz Cream Cheese
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 48 Slices Muenster Cheese
  • 4 tablespoon Crumbled Blue Cheese

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mash/stir to combine. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and minced garlic. Stir until the chicken is well coated.
  3. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Flip the bread and spread the cheese mixture on four slices. Top with the chicken mixture (about ½ cup per sandwich). Place sliced cheese on the other bread slices and close the sandwiches.
  4. Spray a skillet with cooking spray. Cook sandwiches on low heat for 5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Flip and repeat. Serve with additional buffalo sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

  • Leftover Storage: Wrap sandwiches in foil and refrigerate for up to two days. Reheat in the oven (10-15 minutes) for crispiness or microwave (30 seconds) for softer bread.
  • Cheese Options: Substitute Muenster or blue cheese with Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, White Cheddar, or Mozzarella.
  • Veggie Options: Add mashed avocado, diced tomatoes, or chopped celery to the chicken mix or spread on the cream cheese layer.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
  • Calories: 590 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg