Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Print)

Bold spiced chicken with Caesar dressing and melted cheese sandwiched between crispy golden bread slices.

# Ingredients:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, plus extra for drizzling
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese

04 - 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Caesar Layer

06 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
07 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, thinly shredded

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sturdy country bread or sourdough
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Instructions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter, tossing until evenly coated.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread Caesar dressing evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On four bread slices, layer provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and top with additional provolone slice.
04 - Top each assembled sandwich with remaining bread slices, Caesar dressing side facing inward. Spread softened butter on the exterior of each slice.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from heat, allow to cool briefly, slice diagonally, and serve immediately with additional buffalo sauce drizzled on top if desired.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It turns leftover chicken into something electric and satisfying without any fancy techniques.
  • The Caesar dressing cools the buffalo heat just enough to keep you coming back for more.
  • Every bite has crunch, melt, and a kick that makes regular grilled cheese feel boring.
  • It comes together in under half an hour, perfect for weeknight cravings or lazy weekend lunches.
02 -
  • Don't skip buttering the outside of the bread or it will brown unevenly and stick to the pan.
  • Medium heat is crucial, too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and it gets greasy instead of crispy.
  • Thinly shred the lettuce or it will make the sandwich awkward to bite through and the leaves will slide out.
  • Press gently while grilling to encourage even contact with the pan, but don't smash it flat or you'll squeeze out all the filling.
03 -
  • Let the sandwiches rest for a full minute after grilling so the cheese firms up slightly and doesn't all spill out when you slice.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and gives you the crispiest, most golden crust.
  • Taste your buffalo sauce before mixing it with the chicken so you can adjust the heat level to your preference.
  • Press down gently with the spatula while grilling to create even contact and encourage that perfect cheese melt.
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