Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A bold sandwich with buffalo-sauced chicken, melted blue and mozzarella cheese on golden toasted bread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 5 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce, divided

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Bread & Spread

05 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty sandwich bread
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
08 - 1/4 cup finely diced celery

# How-To:

01 - Toss shredded chicken with 4 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce in a medium bowl until thoroughly coated.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix crumbled blue cheese with shredded mozzarella until evenly blended.
03 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice; arrange four slices buttered side down on a clean work surface.
04 - Layer each buttered bread slice with buffalo chicken, cheese mixture, and optional green onions or celery.
05 - Cover each with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat; cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
07 - Slice sandwiches and serve hot, drizzling with remaining buffalo wing sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spicy-tangy buffalo sauce cuts through the richness of melted blue cheese and mozzarella in a way that feels indulgent but never heavy.
  • It comes together in less than half an hour, making it perfect for those nights when takeout feels too expensive and cooking feels too ambitious.
  • One sandwich can satisfy serious hunger or stretch across two people if you're sharing an intimate meal.
02 -
  • If your skillet is too hot, the bread will burn before the cheese melts—medium heat is your friend, and a little patience beats rushing and ending up with a cold center.
  • Don't skip mixing the cheeses in a separate bowl; it distributes the blue cheese flavor evenly instead of creating pockets of intensity.
03 -
  • Medium heat and patience will always beat high heat and rushing when it comes to getting that perfect golden crust without burning.
  • Let the butter soften at room temperature instead of melting it—spreads cleaner and creates a better crust.
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