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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

Spicy, cheesy and absolutely tasty, this Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is a twist on the favorite dip but in hand-held form.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 583kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
  • 10 slices Texas toast
  • 3 Tablespoons softened butter salted or unsalted depending on preference
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 4 ounces block Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • Chopped celery as much or as little as you’d like

Buffalo Sauce:

  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Add chicken breasts to a saucepan over medium heat. cover with 3 cups of chicken broth and 1 Tablespoon hot sauce. Bring to a boil and boil for 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Buffalo sauce. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add all ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Next, prep the Texas toast. Evenly coat each slice with butter on one side, set aside.
  • Shred the Colby Monterey Jack cheese into a bowl and combine with bleu cheese crumbles, sour cream, and coarse black pepper, mix well.
  • Spread cheese mixture onto the non-buttered sides of the bread.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium/low heat.
  • Remove chicken breasts from broth and add to a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer. Shred chicken, then combine with buffalo sauce and chopped celery.
  • Add 2-3 spoonsfuls of chicken onto the bread. Close the sandwich and place onto the skillet. Repeat with remaining bread.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes- just until the bread reaches a golden-brown color. Flip and repeat with the other side.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

    1. Dip in ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate flavor.
    2. You can use other cheeses if you like, see ideas above.
    3. If you do not want to use chicken breast for this recipe you can use rotisserie chicken.
    4. Use your favorite buffalo sauce for this recipe.
    5. Other breads can be used, see above for some ideas.
    6. We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
    7. Spread some ranch dressing on the inside of the bread to add a delicious ranch flavor.
    8. These will make more or less sandwiches depending on how much chicken and cheese you put on each.
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Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1540mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 13mg