![Buffalo Chicken & Onion Grilled Cheese [35 Minutes]](https://us.gonrecipe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buffalo-Chicken-Onion-Grilled-Cheese-35-Minutes-150x150.jpg)
Description
A spicy twist on classic grilled cheese featuring buffalo chicken, caramelized onions, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 tbsp buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat and cook onions until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Layer cheese, chicken, and onions between bread slices, buttered side out.
- Grill in the pan until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Notes
- Use a good melting cheese like cheddar or mozzarella.
- Adjust buffalo sauce for more or less heat.
- Press the sandwich lightly while cooking for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken grilled cheese, spicy sandwich, quick lunch