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    Home » Recipes » Ingredient » Chicken

    25+ Buffalo Chicken Recipe Ideas

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · Leave a Comment[affiliate_disclosure]

    Buffalo Chicken Recipe Ideas - you're going to love this collection of outrageously delicious recipes and every one of them includes buffalo chicken!

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    • Best Buffalo Chicken Recipes
    • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
    • Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
    • Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry
    • Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
    • Buffalo Chicken Salad
    • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup
    • Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
    • Easy Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring
    • Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
    • Best Buffalo Chicken Appetizers
    • Awesome Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
    • Easy Buffalo Chicken Casseroles
    • More Recipes with Buffalo Chicken
    • Other Chicken Recipes
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    When it comes to buffalo chicken recipes, it seems like the sky is the limit! Of course chicken is super versatile to begin with, but when you pair it with hot sauce and cheese, you've got a dynamite combination.

    Crispy buffalo wings might be bar food, but they have become an American classic with so many variations. I hope you'll love this collection of incredible buffalo recipes!

    Best Buffalo Chicken Recipes

    These recipes are our favorite tried and true recipes using buffalo chicken. Most all of them are going to contain the classic ingredients you expect in buffalo chicken dip like cream cheese, shredded cheese, shredded or sliced chicken breast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.

    It's kind of amazing how creative we can get using the same set of ingredients to make awesome appetizers and easy dinners like pasta, sandwiches, and soup.

    Tender spicy slow cooker buffalo chicken piled in a large white bowl, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

    When it comes to easy recipes, this slow cooker buffalo chicken is one of my favorites. It's so simple and SO good! I like to make a double batch and then I can use it all week long for sandwiches, tacos, pizza, salads, and more!

    Hand holding a chip and scooping buffalo chicken dip from a bowl.

    Best Buffalo Chicken Dip

    This might just be the most delicious buffalo chicken dip you ever taste! Our buffalo dip is creamy and a little bit tangy from the bleu cheese dressing. Hands down, this is my husband's favorite appetizer!

    Serve this easy buffalo chicken dip alongside celery and carrot sticks with crackers or even tortilla chips for a fabulous appetizer or party snack.

    Hand holding a Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Pocket dipping into ranch dressing.

    Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry

    Creamy buffalo chicken tucked inside flaky puff pastry is one of my favorite easy recipes. It's so versatile that you can serve it during football season as an appetizer or with a side salad for a great meal that's quick.

    Serve with a side of ranch dressing or creamy blue cheese dressing for dipping.

    RELATED: If you like these then you'll also want to try our Pastry Chicken Pockets using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken).

    Close up of Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese in a bowl with a fork.

    Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

    I absolutely love to use my crock pot to make buffalo chicken mac! You can place the raw chicken right into your slow cooker with the chicken broth, buffalo wing sauce, and other ingredients. It's a super easy dinner with all the classic flavors of buffalo wings.

    Close up of loaded salad with buffalo chicken.

    Buffalo Chicken Salad

    You will love this healthy dinner recipe! With fresh lettuce, peppers, carrots, and red onions, this hearty salad has lots of shredded chicken making it one of the best buffalo chicken recipes on this list - in my opinion!

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Instant Pot Soup in blue bowls.

    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup

    This is a great recipe for those on a keto or low carb diet. The spicy flavor of the broth with the tender boneless skinless c hicken breast makes this creamy soup recipe a family favorite. I like to top my buffalo soup with a little bit of shredded mozzarella cheese.

    Buffalo Chicken Recipe Ideas - Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad.

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    This side dish is perfect for cookouts! With tangy sour cream, al dente pasta, and buffalo chicken, this is a great addition to your next backyard BBQ.

    Buffalo Chicken Recipe Ideas - Buffalo Chicken Crescent Roll appetizer.

    Easy Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring

    Whether you use boneless chicken breasts or canned chicken, the only thing better than a piece of this buffalo chicken appetizer is a second piece! I like to serve this with carrot and celery sticks.

    Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

    Bowl of Buffalo chicken tater tot casserole with sour cream on top.

    I adore the buffalo chicken tater tot casserole!

    You can serve it with a dollop of sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, or ranch dressing for a hearty meal that's as comforting as it is flavorful.

    Best Buffalo Chicken Appetizers

    Whether you're watching the World Series, March Madness, or the Super Bowl, these buffalo chicken recipes are sure to be a huge hit!

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls sliced in half and piled on a plate.

    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls from The Dizzy Cook

    Talk about party food! You can use store-bought or homemade buffalo sauce to make crispy egg rolls stuffed with a cheesy buffalo chicken mixture. These bold flavors are of course perfect with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

    Close up of buffalo chicken wings.

    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings from FoodnService:

    These Instant Pot buffalo wings are a great crowd pleaser any time you crave! Wings have never been easier to make.

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers from The Salty Pot.

    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers from The Salty Pot

    The combination of chicken, mayo and buffalo sauce all tucked into the fresh and crisp mini pepper make these the best appetizer for game day or really ANY occasion!

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Bites from Urban Bliss Life.

    Buffalo Chicken Bites from Urban Bliss Life

    If you need a quick, easy appetizer that's big on flavor, try these Buffalo Chicken Bites! Bite-sized phyllo cups are filled with buffalo chicken and topped with green onions. They are perfect for game day, BBQs, or add a salad and make it a meal!

    Awesome Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

    Here are some fabulous buffalo chicken recipe ideas for sandwiches that are sure to be popular with your crew!

    Close up of Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wraps from Sue Bee Homemaker.

    Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wraps from Sue Bee Homemaker

    Stuffed with grilled chicken tossed in hot wings sauce, lettuce, avocado and blue cheese crumbles, these wraps are perfect for busy weeknights.

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese from Homemade in the Kitchen.

    Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese from Homemade in the Kitchen

    With blue cheese and smoked cheddar cheese, onions, green peppers, and - of course - lots of buffalo chicken, this isn't your mom's grilled cheese sandwich!

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich from Chili Pepper Madness

    Sliced jalapenos add another layer of heat to these yummy buffalo chicken sandwiches. It's all the best buffalo wing flavor you love in an easy-to-eat sandwich.

    Easy Buffalo Chicken Casseroles

    If you're looking for some new Buffalo chicken recipe ideas to spice up your mealtime routine, you're going to love these tasty dishes!

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole from Bowl Me Over.

    Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole from Bowl Me Over:

    Cheesy sauce and crispy tater tots make this an awesome - and easy - weeknight meal. (Try it with our Easy Italian Bread Sticks on the side - they're great for scooping up any leftover cheese sauce!)

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Lasagna from Fantabulosity.

    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna from Fantabulosity

    This buffalo chicken lasagna is full of the buffalo flavor comfort food favorites! You'll love the creamy sauce made from cream cheese, ranch dressing, and hot sauce. It's fantastic for a weeknight dinner and also great for potlucks and parties.

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells from Flavor Mosaic.

    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells from Flavor Mosaic

    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells combine spicy buffalo chicken, creamy melted mozzarella, and salty blue cheese into a stuffing for cute convenient pasta shells. Stuffed Shells never tasted so good.

    Top view of Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake from My Everyday Table.

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake from My Everyday Table

    With a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes, you can get this buffalo chicken bake recipe in the oven quickly. Use leftover chicken breast to make this delicious recipe even easier!

    Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas from A Gouda Life.

    Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas from A Gouda Life

    Everyone will love these enchiladas! The combination of soft flour tortillas stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken and lots of cheese with spicy buffalo enchilada sauce makes for one tasty dish!

    Close up of Buffalo Chicken Pasta from Boulder Locavore.

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta from Boulder Locavore

    A combination of shredded chicken, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, and cheeses make this pasta over-the-top delicious. You'll love the crispy breadcrumbs on top, drizzled with your favorite blue cheese or ranch dressing!

    More Recipes with Buffalo Chicken

    Haven't found enough buffalo chicken recipes yet? Here are a few more I think you'll love!

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza with one slice cut from An Affair from the Heart.

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza from An Affair from the Heart

    Tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and lots of cheese make this buffalo chicken pizza soo good your whole family will devour it! (This is a great way to use up leftover chicken).

    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs on sliders from Boulder Locavore.

    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs from Boulder Locavore

    Lean chicken meatballs with lots of spicy buffalo flavor make great sliders or sandwiches. This is an easy recipe you can make in your crock pot. Talk about easy buffalo chicken sliders!

    Top view of Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats from Recipe Runner.

    Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats from Recipe Runner

    This healthy buffalo chicken dish is one that the entire family will love. Fresh zucchini stuffed with shredded cooked chicken, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and shredded cheese is an easy way to get your family to the dinner table.

    • Game Day Buffalo Chicken Cupcakes from Cupcake Project
    • Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks from Mantitlement
    • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili from Mama Gourmand

    Other Chicken Recipes

    Now that you've gotten tons of buffalo chicken recipe ideas, check out one of these tasty dishes to make next time:

    • Ro-Tel Chicken Spaghetti
    • Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
    • Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Healthy Sesame Chicken
    • Slow Cooker Angel Chicken Pasta being scooped from a slow cooker.
      Crock Pot Angel Chicken
    • Close up of Chicken Hashbrown Casserole on a serving spoon.
      Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
    • Close up of Honey Butter Chicken in a skillet.
      Easy Honey Butter Chicken Bites (30 mins!)
    • Close up of Chicken Pizzaiola.
      Chicken Pizzaiola
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