Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese layers tangy, spicy chicken with pepper Jack and pockets of blue cheese that melt into a rich, bold bite. It’s toasty, buttery, and satisfyingly gooey—perfect for a quick lunch or game day snack when you want heat balanced by creamy, savory flavors.
- Prep5 hrs
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and blue cheese.
- 2
Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of a slice of bread. Set the bread butter-side-down in the skillet, then add pepper Jack cheese on top. Add the chicken mixture. Spread the remaining butter on one side of a second slice of bread and place it on top, butter-side-up.
- 4
Cook the sandwich in the skillet until the bread is lightly browned, then flip; about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
- Calories 448.02 kcal High 22%
- Protein 29.81 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 29.97 g 11%
- Total Fat 22.85 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 12.71 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.18 mg High 37%
- Sodium 1302.19 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 1.19 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 244.2 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 401.94 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 92.13 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is made with 6 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 10 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Diced Chicken Breast, and Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese. Each serving provides about 448.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Diced Chicken Breast, Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese?
- About 10 hrs in total: 5 hrs to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese healthy?
- Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 448.02 calories and 29.81 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1302.19 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.71 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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