Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites Recipe

This creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites is made with shredded chicken, rich cream cheese, and fiery buffalo sauce, and ready in 30 minutes. The hot filling bubbles over the golden crescent dough crust right as it comes out of the oven. I always make a double batch for parties.

Better Than Takeaway

Making these bite-sized snacks at home beats ordering standard wings or messy dips from a restaurant. I used to serve the traditional dip in a big bowl, but everyone ended up breaking their chips.

Putting the filling directly into crispy dough cups solves the whole dipping problem completely. You get the perfect ratio of creamy, spicy chicken to buttery crust in every single bite.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) tube crescent roll dough
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp ranch dressing
• 1 tbsp chopped green onions

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
2. Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing until smooth.
3. Cut the Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and pinch the seams together. Cut the dough into 24 even squares.
4. Fill the Cups: Press one dough square into each mini muffin cup. Spoon one tablespoon of the chicken filling into the center of each dough cup.
5. Bake and Serve: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken: It saves prep time and stays incredibly tender when baked inside the creamy filling.
• Soften the cream cheese: Cold cream cheese will leave lumps in your filling, so leave it at room temperature for an hour.
• Seal the dough seams: If you do not pinch the crescent dough seams tightly, the hot filling might leak out during baking.

What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites

Pair these spicy snacks with crisp celery sticks and baby carrots to cool down the heat. A side of extra ranch or blue cheese dressing is great for dipping the crispy crusts.

How To Store

Keep leftover bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a 350F oven for 5 minutes to crisp up the crescent dough. You can also freeze unbaked filled cups for up to 2 months.

FAQs

Can I use canned chicken?

Yes, drained canned chicken works perfectly if you shred it finely before mixing it into the cream cheese.

How do I make it spicier?

Add an extra tablespoon of buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.

Can I use puff pastry instead?

Puff pastry works well as a substitute, but it will need a few extra minutes in the oven to puff up completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 85 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Protein: 3 g

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• Buffalo Chicken Dip Crescent Rolls Recipe
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