Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

This flavor-packed buffalo chicken grilled cheese comes together in under 20 minutes and is delightfully saucy.

Grilled Cheese + Buffalo Chicken

I love a classic grilled cheese, but switching it up keeps lunch exciting. This buffalo chicken grilled cheese combines two favorites into one satisfying sandwich. The homemade buffalo chicken is quick to make, and the whole meal is ready in under 20 minutes.

Featured Ingredients

• Homemade buffalo chicken: A simple mix of Frank’s hot sauce, butter, shredded chicken, and blue cheese makes a tangy, saucy filling.
• Pepper jack cheese: Adds a little heat and gives a great cheese pull. Swap for cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella if you prefer milder flavor.
• Bread: White sandwich bread works well, but any bread you like is fine.
• Red onion: Thinly sliced red onion adds brightness and a touch of sweetness—optional but recommended.

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Simple Instructions

Make the Buffalo Sauce

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the hot sauce until combined. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.

Prepare the Buffalo Chicken

Once the sauce has cooled, stir in the shredded chicken and blue cheese crumbles until evenly coated. Set aside.

Assemble the Sandwiches

Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, place a slice of pepper jack, about 1 cup of the buffalo chicken per sandwich, another slice of pepper jack, and some thinly sliced red onion. Top with the remaining slice of bread, buttered side facing out.

Cook the Grilled Cheese

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add one or two sandwiches, depending on space, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted. Serve warm with blue cheese dressing if desired.

Storage

These sandwiches are best served immediately for the crispiest bread and melty cheese. If you have leftover buffalo chicken, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3–5 days.

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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

Delicious buffalo chicken grilled cheese made with 7 ingredients in about 20 minutes.

By: Lee Funke

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 2

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Ingredients

• ½ cup Franks Buffalo Sauce
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 8 oz. cooked shredded chicken (~2 cups)
• 1 oz blue cheese crumbles (~1 tablespoon)
• 4 slices white sandwich bread
• 4 slices pepper jack cheese
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Buffalo Sauce

• In a small saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and heat over medium until melted.
• Slowly pour in the hot sauce, whisking constantly until combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Once cooled, stir in the shredded chicken and blue cheese crumbles. Set aside.

Grilled Cheese

• Spread butter on both sides of each slice of bread.
• On two slices of bread, place a slice of pepper jack, 1 cup buffalo chicken, another slice of pepper jack, and some red onion. Top with remaining bread slices.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
• Serve hot with blue cheese dressing if desired.

Tips & Notes

• The sauce only needs to cool enough to avoid burning when handling; it doesn’t have to be cold.
• For less spice, swap pepper jack for mozzarella or another mild cheese.
• Omit blue cheese if you don’t like it—creamier cheeses work well instead.
• Thin red onion slices add a touch of sweetness once cooked.

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Nutrition

Calories: 715 kcal
, Carbohydrates: 30 g
, Protein: 31 g
, Fat: 51 g
, Fiber: 0 g
, Sugar: 2 g

Nutrition information is an approximation.