Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable version)

Bold and savory sandwich with spicy buffalo chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, melty cheese, and crispy golden bread.

# What you need:

→ 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

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a 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, and Parmesan cheese. Top each with an additional slice of provolone.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top with Caesar dressing side facing inward. Spread softened butter on the exterior of each bread slice.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure, until bread achieves golden color and cheese melts completely.
06 - Transfer sandwiches from heat and allow brief cooling. Slice diagonally if desired and serve immediately. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce as preferred.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The way the cool tangy Caesar cuts through the spicy heat creates this perfect balance you cannot find anywhere else
  • It transforms leftover rotisserie chicken into something that feels like a treat from a gastropub
02 -
  • Low and slow is better than rushing the heat or you will burn the bread before the cheese melts through
  • Pressing down with your spatula helps the cheese adhere to all the layers so nothing slides out when you take that first bite
03 -
  • Shred the chicken while it is still slightly warm it absorbs the buffalo sauce so much better
  • Use a good quality sturdy bread that can handle all these fillings without falling apart
Return