Introduction
These Buffalo Chicken Bombs are golden, cheesy biscuit bites stuffed with creamy buffalo chicken filling and baked to perfection. Spicy, savory, and irresistibly soft inside, they’re the ultimate game-day appetizer or party snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken filling
- Soft baked biscuit exterior with golden tops
- Easy to make with store-bought biscuit dough
- Perfect for parties, game day, or gatherings
- Crowd-pleasing buffalo chicken appetizer
Ingredients
For the Bombs
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuits (not flaky)
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon finely diced green onion
Toppings & Serving
- 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce, divided
- 1 teaspoon finely diced green onion (for garnish)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk cream cheese and buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Stir in chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and green onion until combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Buffalo Chicken Bombs
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick spray.
- Separate biscuits and place on a clean surface. Roll each biscuit into a thin circle about ⅛-inch thick.
- Spoon about ¼ cup of buffalo chicken filling into the center of each biscuit.
- Pinch edges together tightly to seal and form a ball.
- Place seam-side down in the skillet.
- Brush tops with 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce.
Bake
- Bake the Buffalo Chicken Bombs for 24–26 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining buffalo sauce, and garnish with green onions.
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Tips & Tricks
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling
- Seal edges tightly to prevent leaking
- Adjust buffalo sauce to control heat
- Let bombs rest 5 minutes before serving
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 bombs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Halal-friendly (use halal chicken)
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken breast or thigh
- Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack if preferred
- Serve with celery sticks for a classic buffalo pairing
Nutrition (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 16g
FAQ
Can I make buffalo chicken bombs ahead of time?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze unbaked bombs for up to 1 month.
What biscuits work best?
Non-flaky refrigerated biscuits hold the filling best.
How spicy are they?
Mild to medium, depending on the buffalo sauce used.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 3 days
- Freezer: Up to 1 month (unbaked)
- Reheating: Oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes
Similar Recipes
Buffalo Chicken Bombs
Buffalo chicken bombs are biscuit dough stuffed with creamy buffalo chicken and baked until golden and cheesy.
Ingredients
For the Bombs
- 1 can 8-count refrigerated biscuits (not flaky)
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon finely diced green onion
Toppings & Serving
- 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce divided
- 1 teaspoon finely diced green onion for garnish
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk cream cheese and buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Stir in chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and green onion until combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Buffalo Chicken Bombs
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick spray.
- Separate biscuits and place on a clean surface. Roll each biscuit into a thin circle about ⅛-inch thick.
- Spoon about ¼ cup of buffalo chicken filling into the center of each biscuit.
- Pinch edges together tightly to seal and form a ball.
- Place seam-side down in the skillet.
- Brush tops with 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce.
Bake
- Bake the Buffalo Chicken Bombs for 24–26 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining buffalo sauce, and garnish with green onions.
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Tips & Tricks
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling
- Seal edges tightly to prevent leaking
- Adjust buffalo sauce to control heat
- Let bombs rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken breast or thigh
Conclusion
These Buffalo Chicken Bombs are everything you want in an appetizer—crispy outside, creamy and spicy inside, and incredibly easy to make. Whether for game day or casual entertaining, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.