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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup—spicy shredded buffalo chicken and gooey melted cheese sandwiched between golden, crispy bread. It’s quick, satisfying, and full of bold flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 550kcal
Author: Jill Bakes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce like Frank’s RedHot
  • 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 4 slices of bread sourdough, white, or whole wheat
  • 1 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese or a mix
  • Optional: green onions or jalapeño slices

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Filling:

  • In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and dressing until well coated.
  • Stir in optional green onions or jalapeños if using.

Assemble the Sandwiches:

  • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place two slices, butter-side down, in a skillet or on a cutting board.
  • Layer each with half the cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, and then the rest of the cheese.
  • Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.

Grill to Perfection:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Serve:

  • Let cool for a minute, slice in half, and enjoy warm with extra dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken for even faster prep.
  • Extra crispy: Grill with mayonnaise instead of butter for a golden crunch.
  • Make it spicy: Add a few dashes of hot sauce or sliced jalapeños inside.
  • Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be reheated in a skillet or air fryer.