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Zesty Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

Category: Classic American Comfort Dishes

This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese makes a tasty, swift meal option for lunch or dinner. It mixes soft shredded chicken coated in zesty hot sauce, smooth ranch dressing, and a delicious blend of cheeses, all toasted until golden brown. Needing less than 20 minutes to make, it's both easy and satisfying. Serve with extra buffalo sauce or ranch on the side for dipping and enjoy this warm, cheesy treat that's fantastic for using up any chicken you have left over.

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Created By Breanna
Last updated on Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:03:03 GMT
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This zesty Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese turns your leftover chicken into an amazing comfort dish with just the right mix of hot buffalo kick, gooey cheese, and toasty bread. It's what I make when I need something tasty but don't want to spend forever cooking.

I whipped this sandwich up during a football game gathering, and everyone went crazy for it. Now my friends ask for it whenever they come over to watch sports. Mixing buffalo chicken with several cheeses takes a basic grilled cheese to a whole new level.

Ingredients

  • 8 Slices Sandwich Bread: go for something thick-cut so it doesn't fall apart
  • 2 Cups Cooked Chicken Breasts: grabbing a rotisserie chicken makes this super quick
  • 2 teaspoon Minced Garlic: brings richness that works against the spiciness
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper: gives extra kick but you can skip it if you want
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper: adds gentle spice that makes other flavors pop
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika: gives a smoky touch and nice color
  • ½ Cup Franks Hot Sauce: the must-have buffalo sauce with the right zing
  • ½ Cup Ranch Dressing: try making your own if you have time
  • 4 Oz Cream Cheese: makes everything creamy and holds stuff together
  • 4 tablespoon Butter: gets you that golden crunch outside
  • 4-8 Slices Muenster Cheese: melts wonderfully without being too strong
  • 4 tablespoon Crumbled Blue Cheese: gives that classic buffalo taste but use less if you want

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Cheese Spread:
Mix up softened cream cheese with blue cheese crumbles, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Mash it all together until it's well mixed. This creamy mixture helps your sandwich stick together and adds tons of flavor. Just make sure your cream cheese isn't cold or it'll be tough to mix.
Mix the Buffalo Chicken:
In another bowl, toss your shredded chicken with hot sauce, ranch, and garlic. Stir it up good so every bit of chicken gets covered in sauce. The hot sauce and ranch team up to give you that buffalo wing taste while keeping the chicken juicy. Using already cooked chicken from the store makes this step super fast.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
Butter one side of each bread slice for the outside of your sandwich. Turn the bread over and put about 2 tablespoons of cheese spread on four slices. Add about ½ cup of your buffalo chicken mix on top, spreading it out. Put 1-2 slices of Muenster on the other four bread pieces. Put the sandwich halves together with the buttery sides facing out.
Grill to Perfection:
Give a big skillet a quick spray and warm it up on low to medium-low heat. Cook your sandwiches for about 5 minutes until they're golden and crunchy, then flip them carefully and cook another 5 minutes. Slow cooking makes sure everything gets hot and melty inside without burning the bread. You might need to cook them in batches if your pan isn't big enough.
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You Must Know

What I love most about this sandwich is how the tangy buffalo sauce plays against the smooth cheese blend. My teenage boy who usually stays away from anything spicy actually asks for these sandwiches all the time. I think the cheese cools down the heat just right!

Make-Ahead Options

You can fix the buffalo chicken mix up to three days early and keep it in the fridge in a sealed container. This makes putting everything together even faster when you're hungry. The cheese blend can also be made a day ahead but let it sit out for about 15 minutes before using so it spreads easier.

Spice Level Adjustments

What's great about this sandwich is how easy it is to change how spicy it is. For folks who don't like heat, cut the Frank's Hot Sauce to ¼ cup and leave out the cayenne. For those who love spice, bump up the cayenne to ½ teaspoon and throw some hot sauce into the cheese mix too. I've found that having extra ranch on the side helps anyone who thinks it's too hot.

Perfect Pairings

These Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese sandwiches go really well with simple sides that don't fight with the big flavors. A fresh green salad with light dressing gives a nice cool contrast, while celery and carrot sticks with ranch dip remind you of classic buffalo wings. If you want something heartier, try tomato soup on the side for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Frequently Asked Recipe Questions

→ What type of chicken works best for this sandwich?

Shredded rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breasts work great since they're juicy and mix well with the buffalo sauce.

→ Can I use a different type of cheese?

Sure, you can swap Muenster or blue cheese for others like Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, white cheddar, or mozzarella depending on what you like.

→ How can I make the sandwich spicier?

Throw in more cayenne pepper or pick a hotter sauce to bump up the heat.

→ What are good side dishes to serve with this sandwich?

Pair it with some crunchy fries, tangy coleslaw, or a simple green salad to balance out the rich sandwich.

→ How do I store leftovers?

Just wrap your sandwiches in foil and keep them in the fridge for up to two days. Warm them up in the oven for the best taste.

Spicy Chicken Cheese Sandwich

A fast Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese with rich, hot flavor. Done in under 20 minutes.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Time to Cook
10 mins
Overall Time
20 mins
Created By: Breanna

Type of Recipe: Comfort Food

Cooking Difficulty: Intermediate Skill Needed

Cultural Origin: American

Portion Size: 4 Number of Servings (4 sandwiches)

Dietary Options: ~

Ingredients Required

→ Main Ingredients

01 8 pieces white or wheat sandwich bread
02 2 cups shredded chicken meat (leftover or store-bought rotisserie works great)
03 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
04 1/4 teaspoon spicy cayenne (skip if you can't handle heat)
05 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
07 1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce (like Frank's)
08 1/2 cup creamy ranch (bottled or homemade)
09 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
10 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
11 4-8 slices mild muenster
12 4 tablespoons crumbly blue cheese

Guide to Cooking

Step 01

Grab a small bowl and throw in your soft cream cheese, blue cheese crumbles, sweet paprika, black pepper, and spicy cayenne. Stir everything together until it's smooth and well blended. Put it aside for now.

Step 02

Take another bowl and dump in your shredded chicken. Pour in the hot sauce and ranch, then add your crushed garlic. Mix it all up so the chicken gets totally covered in that tasty sauce.

Step 03

Smear butter on one face of each bread slice. Turn them over and spread your cheese mixture onto four of those slices. Scoop about 1/2 cup of your chicken mix onto each cheese-covered slice. Lay one or two muenster slices on the remaining bread pieces and close up your sandwiches.

Step 04

Coat a big skillet with some cooking spray. Drop your sandwiches in and cook them slowly on low heat for about 5 minutes until they're crispy and golden. Flip them over and cook another 5 minutes on the other side. You might need to do this in batches if your pan isn't big enough.

Step 05

Take your hot sandwiches off the heat and eat them right away. If you want, serve with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing on the side.

Extra Suggestions

  1. Leftover sandwiches can stay wrapped in foil in your fridge for a couple days. To warm them up, stick them in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes and they'll taste almost fresh-made.
  2. Don't like the cheese choices? Try some Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, white cheddar, or regular mozzarella instead.
  3. Want to jazz things up? Try adding mashed avocado, chopped fresh tomatoes, or crunchy diced celery to your filling or cheese spread.

Necessary Equipment

  • Big frying pan
  • Non-stick spray
  • Several mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula

Allergen Info

Always check ingredient labels for allergens, and talk to a health expert if you’re unsure.
  • Has dairy products (cream cheese, blue cheese, muenster, and butter)
  • Contains wheat/gluten in the sandwich bread

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

Nutrition facts are for general information and shouldn’t replace professional health advice.
  • Energy (Calories): 590
  • Fats: 38.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.7 g
  • Protein: 32.8 g