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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches

Description

This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese recipe combines tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy Buffalo sauce with creamy blue cheese and melted Monterey Jack cheese, all sandwiched between buttery, toasted sourdough bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or comforting dinner, these sandwiches offer a delightful balance of spicy, tangy, and cheesy flavors with a deliciously crispy exterior.

Ingredients

Butter Mixture

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick, room temperature)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley

Chicken Mixture

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ cup Buffalo sauce
  • ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese

Sandwich

  • 4 slices sourdough bread (cut approximately ½-inch thick)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Swiss or mozzarella)

Instructions

  1. Mix Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley until well blended. Set aside for spreading on the bread.
  2. Combine Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken, Buffalo sauce, and crumbled blue cheese thoroughly so that the chicken is evenly coated and the blue cheese is distributed.
  3. Prepare Bread: Spread one side of each slice of sourdough bread evenly with the prepared butter mixture. Then, flip each slice so the buttered side is down on your work surface.
  4. Assemble Sandwiches: On two of the non-buttered sides of the bread, layer ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese each, followed by the Buffalo chicken mixture, then top with the remaining shredded cheese evenly.
  5. Close Sandwiches: Place the remaining two slices of bread on top, buttered side facing up, to close the sandwiches.
  6. Cook Sandwiches: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the bottom sides are lightly browned.
  7. Flip and Press: Carefully flip each sandwich over, gently press down to help seal the filling, then cover again and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese inside has melted.
  8. Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and serve immediately, optionally with blue cheese dip or extra hot sauce for added flavor.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cooked chicken for the best texture; rotisserie chicken works great.
  • You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese with Swiss or mozzarella based on preference.
  • Adjust Buffalo sauce quantity to control the spiciness level.
  • Make sure the skillet is preheated to medium to cook the sandwiches evenly without burning.
  • Covering the skillet while cooking helps melt the cheese thoroughly and keeps the sandwich moist.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/buffalo-chicken-grilled-cheese-recipe/