Description
This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist. Tender rotisserie chicken combined with creamy cream cheese and tangy buffalo sauce makes for a filling, mouthwatering sandwich. Grilled to golden perfection with a melty white cheddar center, it’s the perfect fusion of flavors that will have you coming back for more. Enjoy this healthy recipes twist on a classic grilled cheese for a simple, satisfying dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
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2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
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1 block cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup buffalo sauce
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1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar (or Monterey Jack)
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2 Tbsp. butter
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4 slices bread
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
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In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and shredded cheddar. Stir until well blended.
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Slather the buffalo chicken mixture onto 2 slices of bread, then top with the remaining 2 slices to form sandwiches.
Grill the Sandwiches
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Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan.
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Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until golden brown.
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Flip the sandwiches and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
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For a milder version, use less buffalo sauce or opt for a milder hot sauce.
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If you prefer extra cheese, add more shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack to the filling.
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Serve with a side of veggies or a simple salad to balance the richness of the sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg