Spicy Cheese Chicken Sandwich (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4-8 slices muenster cheese
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (like rotisserie chicken)
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4 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
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8 slices bread for sandwiches
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
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4 ounces softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup your favorite hot sauce (e.g., Frank's Hot Sauce)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Grab a small mixing bowl and combine crumbled blue cheese, softened cream cheese, ground black pepper, cayenne, and paprika. Stir it all together until smooth, then put it off to the side.
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In another bowl, toss the shredded chicken with minced garlic, ranch, and your preferred hot sauce. Stir it well to be sure the chicken gets evenly coated.
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Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Flip them over and divide the cream cheese mix over half the slices. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken filling on top. Cover with 1 or 2 slices of muenster cheese and top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
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Spray a big pan with cooking spray and warm it up on low heat. Lay the sandwiches in and cook for about 5 minutes until the bottoms turn golden. Flip them and go another 5 minutes. If the pan isn't big enough, cook them in rounds.
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Take the warm sandwiches out of the pan and dig in right away. Add extra ranch, blue cheese dressing, or hot buffalo sauce on the side if you'd like.
# Helpful Notes:
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Keep leftover grilled sandwiches in aluminum foil in the fridge for no more than 48 hours. Warm them up in the oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes when ready to eat.
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Swap out the cheeses if you'd like. Cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack all taste great.
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For an extra layer of flavor, think about adding some diced tomatoes, mashed avocado, or a handful of chopped celery to your filling or cream cheese spread.