Description
This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is a spicy, creamy twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with cream cheese and tangy buffalo sauce, all melty inside crisp, buttery grilled bread, it’s perfect for an easy lunch or quick dinner with a flavorful kick.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
For the Sandwich
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is creamy and evenly coated.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over two slices of bread. Top each with the remaining bread slices to form two sandwiches. Press gently to consolidate.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook until the undersides are golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip each sandwich and grill the other side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove sandwiches from the pan, let cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm for a delicious spicy twist on a classic grilled cheese.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture.
- You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Use a spatula to press down on the sandwiches slightly while cooking for even grilling.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Leftover buffalo chicken mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken grilled cheese, spicy grilled cheese, rotisserie chicken sandwich, buffalo sauce recipe, easy lunch sandwich
