Description
This spicy chicken grilled cheese with sauce is a bold, cheesy twist on a classic. Featuring buffalo-sauced shredded chicken, creamy ranch, and a crisp golden crust, it’s perfect for lunch, game day, or any comfort food craving.
Ingredients
1½ cups cooked shredded chicken
3 tablespoons buffalo sauce
1 tablespoon ranch dressing
4 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon softened butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and softened cream cheese until combined.
2. In another bowl, mix mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
3. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice and sprinkle with garlic powder.
4. Place two slices, butter-side down, in a heated skillet. Add cheese, chicken mixture, more cheese, and top with remaining bread slices.
5. Grill on medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
Notes
Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken to save time.
Buffalo sauce heat can be adjusted to taste.
To reheat, use a skillet or toaster oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Spicy Chicken Grilled Cheese, Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese, Cheesy Grilled Chicken, Stuffed Buffalo Chicken