Description
This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist! The combination of tender shredded chicken, creamy blue cheese, and a kick of hot sauce between two slices of crispy, golden-brown bread will have you craving more. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup cooked shredded chicken, warm
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1/2 tablespoon mayo (optional)
- 1 tablespoon carrot, grated
- 1 tablespoon celery, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon green onion (or red onion), sliced or diced
- 1 tablespoon blue cheese, room temperature, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, room temperature
- 2 slices bread (use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or 2 slices), room temperature
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the chicken, hot sauce, mayo (if using), grated carrot, sliced celery, onion, and blue cheese until well combined.
- Butter the outside of each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar on the inside of one slice of bread, then top with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Add the remaining cheddar cheese and top with the other slice of bread.
- Grill in a preheated pan over medium heat for 2-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy your spicy, cheesy sandwich!
Notes
- Adjust the Heat: Hot sauces vary in heat, so feel free to add more or less to adjust to your preferred spice level.
- Add Greens: Add spinach or arugula to the sandwich for a fresh crunch.
- Substitute: Use ranch dressing instead of mayo for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 930mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg