Description

Buffalo Chicken Balls are a delicious, bite-sized snack featuring shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, wrapped in biscuit dough, and baked to golden perfection. Enhanced with creamy cheese and served with ranch or blue cheese dressing, these savory bombs are perfect for game day, parties, or any casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Buffalo Chicken Filling

1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
3 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Dough and Topping

1 can (8 count) refrigerated biscuit dough
2 tablespoons melted butter or 1 beaten egg
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives

Serving

1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (for drizzle or dipping)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce. If using, add softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese. Stir all ingredients together until well incorporated and creamy.
Flatten Biscuit Dough: Separate each biscuit piece from the can and flatten each into a circle using your hands or a rolling pin, making sure the dough is thin enough to wrap but thick enough to hold the filling.
Fill and Seal: Spoon a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture into the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal completely, forming a round ball.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each sealed dough ball seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a greased muffin tin, spacing them evenly.
Apply Topping: Brush the tops of the dough balls with melted butter or an egg wash to help them brown nicely during baking.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the chicken balls for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Cool Slightly: Remove the baked chicken balls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes to set and avoid burning mouths.
Serve with Dressing and Garnish: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top or serve it on the side for dipping. Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives over the chicken balls for a fresh, colorful finish before serving.

Notes

You can omit the cream cheese for a lighter version, though it adds a creamy texture.
Use your preferred buffalo sauce heat level to adjust spiciness.
Refrigerated biscuit dough makes this recipe quick and easy but can be substituted with homemade biscuit or pizza dough.
Make sure to seal the dough completely to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
Serve warm for best flavor; leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
Try serving with additional dipping sauces like blue cheese or extra ranch.