Buffalo Chicken Melt (Printable Version)
Zippy chicken, melty cheese, and crunchy sourdough come together in a cheesy sandwich that's hard to resist.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sauce
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1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1-2 tablespoons sour cream
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1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
→ Filling
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1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
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1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
→ Bread & Cheese
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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4 thick slices hearty bread, like sourdough
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4 tablespoons mayonnaise
→ Toppings (Optional)
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Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
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Diced celery
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Sliced jalapeños
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Take the bread out of the skillet, put the pieces together with the filling inside, and let them cool down for about a minute. Then grab your knife, cut the sandwiches, and eat while they're warm. Pile on jalapeños and celery if you want, and serve with ranch or blue cheese for dipping.
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Toss a lid on your skillet and let everything cook for a few more minutes, something like 3 to 5, till the bread's golden and the cheese gets nice and melty.
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Flip those bread slices so the fresh mayo is touching the pan now. Add the shredded Monterey Jack and cover with the spicy chicken mix, spreading everything evenly.
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Slather half your mayo on one side of each bread slice. Pop the bread into the skillet, mayo side down, and cook a couple minutes until that side gets golden and crisp.
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Warm up your big skillet over medium-low for 3-5 minutes so it's hot when you need it.
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Add in the cooked shredded chicken and toss in the blue cheese crumbles, making sure the chicken's all coated. Leave that mix off to the side for a sec.
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Toss together buffalo sauce, sour cream, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl. Stir it until it's all mixed. Taste it and adjust if you want.
# Additional Notes:
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Grab some crusty bread like sourdough or brioche if you can. It'll hold up to the filling and not get all squishy.
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Want things chunkier? Swap shredded chicken with fried or baked tenders for that bite.