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Easy Buffalo Chicken Bombs Recipe

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These Easy Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing, all encased in a buttery biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for game day or any casual gathering, they’re simple to prepare and bursting with bold, spicy flavor.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or finely diced, rotisserie works great)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing (optional)
  • 2 green onions (finely sliced)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Dough & Garnish

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (16 oz, 8 count, not flaky layers)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
  2. Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with buffalo sauce. Mash and stir until the mixture is smooth. Then add the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing if using, green onions, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Prepare Dough: Separate the biscuit dough into individual rounds. On a clean work surface, gently flatten and stretch each biscuit into a 4 to 5 inch diameter circle using your fingers.
  4. Assemble Bombs: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken filling into the center of each dough circle. Carefully pull the edges of the dough up and over the filling, gathering it at the top. Pinch the seams firmly to seal completely, then gently roll the sealed dough ball between your palms to smooth the surface. Place each bomb seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  5. Brush with Butter: Generously brush the tops of the dough balls with melted butter to help them brown beautifully during baking.
  6. Bake: Bake the chicken bombs in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until they become deeply golden brown all over and cooked through.
  7. Final Touches: Remove from the oven and optionally brush with more melted butter for extra richness. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.
  8. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute the buffalo sauce with your favorite hot sauce or wing sauce for a different flavor profile.
  • If you prefer a milder version, reduce the buffalo sauce amount or omit the ranch dressing.
  • These bombs can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if baking cold.
  • Use gloves when handling hot sauce to prevent irritation.
  • For a crispier crust, use homemade biscuit dough or puff pastry as an alternative to canned biscuit dough.

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