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Buffalo Chicken Dogs

These Buffalo Chicken Dogs make an easy and quick weeknight dinner. Brats topped with purchased Buffalo style chicken topped with blue cheese and celery.

“Summer time and the living is easy…” Ahhh, summer. School’s out, pools are open, and everyone is relaxed.

These Buffalo Chicken Dogs make an easy and quick weeknight dinner. Brats topped with purchased Buffalo style chicken topped with blue cheese and celery. https://www.lanascooking.com/buffalo-chicken-dogs/

As much as I enjoy being in the kitchen, there are times when I really appreciate an easy and quick weeknight meal. I mean, who wants to interrupt the fun at the pool to start getting dinner ready, right? If you’re having a day full of fun, why not take some help from pre-prepared ingredients to make these Buffalo Chicken Dogs and have dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

For this recipe, I chose a prepared Buffalo style chicken available in my supermarket to make a unique sandwich because, really, who doesn’t like Buffalo chicken? These sandwiches start with a brat which is cooked and then topped with Buffalo chicken, blue cheese dressing, and diced celery. You could also use hot dogs or your favorite chicken sausage. That would be just as delicious!

And the reviews? They got two thumbs up at our house!

I’m already thinking of what I can do with some of the other great convenience products that are currently on the market. They’re all budget friendly and great time savers. Besides, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a few shortcuts now and then. Give yourself permission to relax and enjoy the summer!

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dogs

Browning brats in a skillet.

Prepare the brats, hot dogs, or sausage according to package directions. I used beer brats but you could use your favorite hot dogs or chicken sausage as well.

Heating Buffalo style chicken in a skillet.

In a non-stick skillet, heat the purchased Buffalo style chicken. 

Diced celery and a knife on a cutting board.

While the chicken is heating, dice the celery.

Photo collage showing assembly of the sandwiches.

Now, to assemble the sandwiches. If you’re using sub rolls, slice them about 2/3 of the way through the top. Spoon in two tablespoons of blue cheese dressing. Place a brat (or hot dog or sausage) in the bun. Top with a generous amount of Buffalo style chicken. Top the chicken with an additional two tablespoons of blue cheese dressing, a drizzle of Buffalo wing sauce, 1/4 of the diced celery, and blue cheese crumbles.

Serve with celery, carrot sticks, and additional blue dressing if desired.

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These Buffalo Chicken Dogs make an easy and quick weeknight dinner. Brats topped with purchased Buffalo style chicken topped with blue cheese and celery. https://www.lanascooking.com/buffalo-chicken-dogs/

Buffalo Chicken Dogs

Use purchased Buffalo chicken to make this quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 1028kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 4 brats or hot dogs, chicken sausage, etc.
  • 1 14 oz. package Hormel Buffalo Style Chicken
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 4 buns sub rolls or hot dog rolls
  • 1 cup blue cheese dressing
  • Buffalo wing sauce
  • Blue cheese crumbles
  • Celery and carrot sticks optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the brats, hot dogs, or sausage according to package directions.
  • In a non-stick skillet, heat the Hormel Buffalo Style Chicken.
  • While the chicken is heating, dice the celery.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: Slice sub rolls about 2/3 of the way through. Spoon in two tablespoons of blue cheese dressing. Place one brat in the bun. Top with a generous amount of Hormel Buffalo Style Chicken. Top the chicken with an additional two tablespoons of blue cheese dressing, 1/4 of the diced celery, a sprinkle of Buffalo wing sauce, and additional blue cheese crumbles.
  • Serve with celery, carrot sticks, and additional blue dressing if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 | Calories 1028kcal | Carbohydrates 32g | Protein 48g | Fat 78g | Saturated Fat 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat 50g | Trans Fat 1g | Cholesterol 190mg | Sodium 1576mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 7g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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9 Comments

  1. Doesn’t that look just great? With that side of celery and blue cheese dressing, the Hormel Buffalo Chicken will be a welcome hot/cool treat!

    Miss P

  2. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says:

    These would go over big with my hubby! I’m more of chicken fan than a hot dog fan…so these are right up my alley!

  3. Cookin Canuck says:

    What a fun way to dress up a hot dog! I always love “buffalo” anything, so these are calling to me.

  4. Heather | girlichef says:

    This combination is so inspired – I really feel like I need one of those dogs in my hand (belly) pronto! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for this product, it sounds tasty.

    1. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says:

      I hope that I can find some of those Hormel Buffalo Style Chicken in my store! i bet I can! I’m so excited to give this a try !

  5. brenda@sugarfreemom says:

    We love chicken sausages and the toppings you used are perfect!

  6. Barbara | Creative Culinary says:

    OK, I would like one of these RIGHT now please? Sounds great to me!

  7. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says:

    I make easy and quick meals all summer long! I hate to waste any time in a hot kitchen missing out on sunshine. This is the best idea!

  8. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says:

    WHOA! My family would go crazy for these chicken dogs!