Buffalo chicken dip bites are the perfect mash-up of creamy, cheesy dip and golden, buttery biscuit pockets. These easy-to-make bites are a must for parties, game day, or anytime you’re in the mood for something hot and bold.. With just a few simple ingredients and about 30 minutes, you’ll have an irresistible appetizer ready to serve—and gone in minutes!
If you’re a fan of bold, tangy flavors, buffalo chicken bombs are a guaranteed hit. The creamy filling loaded with the signature flavors of buffalo chicken is wrapped in soft biscuit dough for the perfect bite-sized treat. This buffalo chicken appetizers recipe is also ideal for prepping in batches, making it a great choice for larger gatherings or weekly snack planning.
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Why We Love This Buffalo Chicken Bombs
- Only 5 ingredients.
With only five ingredients that you can buy right from the store, this recipe is incredibly easy. - Kids love them!
The flavors really pop in these buffalo chicken bombs and kids can’t help themselves. You’ll see a clean dinner plate in no time! - 30-minute weeknight recipe.
With barely any prep needed, these chicken balls are perfect for throwing together when you’re short on time.
Craving for more buffalo chicken taste? Be sure to check out our buffalo chicken cups and simple buffalo chicken dip recipe!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Chicken: Pre-cooked and shredded chicken breast meat is best for this chicken and biscuit recipe.
- Cream cheese: You can use cream cheese with any fat content since it will be mixed with the chicken.
- Buffalo sauce: It’s up to you how spicy you want your biscuit bombs to be. You can choose mild, medium, or hot.
- Cheddar cheese: Pre-shredded cheese works great here, but you can also buy a block and shred it yourself.
- Biscuit dough: We use canned biscuit dough, but you can make your own dough with just a few ingredients at home.
To make the dough at home, try these easy biscuit recipes: sour cream biscuits recipe, easy 3 ingredient biscuits, or cheddar jalapeno biscuits.
Recipe Variations
- Extra spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the filling for a bolder bite. Don’t overdo it or you’ll lose the balance of flavor.
- Cheesy blend: Swap or mix in mozzarella cheese with the cheddar for an extra gooey texture. The mildness of mozzarella adds a creamy stretch that pairs perfectly with the heat.
- Garlic ranch twist: Mix garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the biscuit dough or the chicken filling for a savory, herby punch that complements the tang of the buffalo sauce.
Equipment Used in this Recipe
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Medium mixing bowl
- Large mixing spoon
- Bench cutter or sharp knife
- Rolling pin
- Medium-sized scoop
- Baking Sheet
- Basting brush
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
Be sure to bring the cream cheese to room temperature first. When combining the ingredients, it’s important to use soft cream cheese so it can properly coat the chicken instead of forming cold, hard clumps. To do this, set the cream cheese on the counter for about an hour before you start cooking.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Appetizers
- Prep the Oven and Baking Sheet
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup. - Mix the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir with a large spoon until everything is evenly mixed and creamy.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
To save time on prep, use store-bought rotisserie chicken for these buffalo chicken appetizers. It’s already cooked, tender, and shreds beautifully—making these buffalo chicken dip bites even quicker to assemble!
- Roll the dough into big circles.
The biscuit dough wraps around about 2 ounces of chicken and cream cheese, so you’ll need to cut and roll pieces large enough to completely cover it.
You can use a rolling pin or your fingers to do this.
- Fill and Seal
Scoop a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture into the center of each dough circle. Gently pull up the edges of the dough to fully enclose the filling, then pinch the seams together and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake until the center reaches 165°F.
After placing the balls on a baking sheet and putting them in the oven, you’ll want to leave them there until the tops are golden brown and the center reaches a safe temperature of 165°F.
You can check this using an instant-read thermometer.
- Finish and Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and brush with additional melted butter if desired. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or green onion, and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Serve warm with extra dressing.
If you love easy snacks with crusty dough, perfect for kids after school, then try our calzone mini pepperoni and pigs in a blanket dipping sauce!
Serving Suggestions
Buffalo chicken dip bites are the ultimate crowd-friendly snack and shine on any game day or party table. Serve them with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, and offer a few fresh veggie sticks—like celery, carrots, or cucumber—for a refreshing contrast. To round things out, add a bowl of kettle chips, or balance the bold flavors with something creamy, like mac and cheese or coleslaw. However you serve them, they’ll disappear fast—so consider making extras!
Recipe FAQs
Be sure to tightly close the biscuit dough around the shredded chicken to ensure it doesn’t fall apart when you pick them up. Another reason could be that they were overcooked and became too dry and crumbly.
You can use any sauce you’d like for dipping. Some options include marinara, ketchup, barbecue sauce, salsa, or honey mustard.
Since we use cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in these balls, they are not dairy-free. However, you can leave out the cream cheese or use a dairy-free cream cheese and shredded cheese substitute instead. Or feel free to leave them out altogether.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight and bake at 375°F for 12 minutes, or until the center reaches 165°F.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites
Equipment
- non-stick cooking spray
- medium mixing bowl
- large mixing spoon
- bench cutter or sharp knife
- rolling pin
- medium-sized scoop
- 9×13 inch baking sheet
- basting brush
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound biscuit dough or 15.7 ounces canned dough
- 2 tbsps melted butter
For Serving
- ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley or 2 scallions thinly sliced
- ranch or blue cheese dressing
- blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a cooking sheet with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce and cheddar cheese. Use a large mixing spoon to stir ingredients until well combined; set aside.
- If using homemade biscuit dough, using a bench cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into equal 8 pieces, 2 ounces each. If using canned dough, separate the pieces. Using your fingers or a rolling pin, flatten each piece into a circle, about 4 inches across.
- Using a medium-sized scoop, add a portion of chicken mixture onto the center of each piece of biscuit dough. Pull the sides up and over the filling, then press the edges together tightly to enclose the filling.
- Arrange the chicken bombs on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Using a basting brush, add melted butter to the bombs.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven; If desired, brush each chicken bomb with more melted butter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and drizzle ranch dressing over the tops.
Notes
- Extra spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the filling for a bolder bite. Don’t overdo it or you’ll lose the balance of flavor.
- Cheesy blend: Swap or mix in mozzarella cheese with the cheddar for an extra gooey texture. The mildness of mozzarella adds a creamy stretch that pairs perfectly with the heat.
- Rotisserie shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking and shredding your own. It’s a quick way to cut down on prep time and reduce excess steps without sacrificing flavor.
- Garlic ranch twist: Mix garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the biscuit dough or the chicken filling for a savory, herby punch that complements the tang of the buffalo sauce.
- To save time on prep, use store-bought rotisserie chicken for this recipe. It’s already cooked, tender, and shreds beautifully—making these buffalo chicken dip bites even quicker to assemble!
- Be sure to bring the cream cheese to room temperature first. When combining the ingredients, it’s important to use soft cream cheese so it can properly coat the chicken instead of forming cold, hard clumps. To do this, set the cream cheese on the counter for about an hour before you start cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
You can also freeze the balls in a plastic bag or container for up to three months. - To reheat, allow them to defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Then, reheat in the oven at 375°F for about 12 minutes or until the center reaches 165°F using a digital thermometer.
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Toni says
I love how quick and easy this is to make! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Tara says
Oooh, you had me at just five ingredients and thirty minutes. The flavors sound absolutely fantastic and so easy too.
Holley says
I love easy, 5 ingredient recipes like this! Easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Holly says
I made these once and now my kids expect them for an after-school snack every day! 😂 They were a huge hit. Thanks for sharing
Michelle says
These went down a treat with my family! They were so tasty and the recipe was very clear and easy to follow, thank you for sharing the recipe. We have a new family favorite lunch.