Love Buffalo Chicken? Here are Some Recipe Ideas You Have to Try!
Love Buffalo Chicken? Here are some Recipe Ideas You have To Try
It's kind of funny when you didn't eat something in the first 20 years of your life, then you have it once, and you're hooked forever! You don't know what life was like before you tried it. That is how I feel about Buffalo chicken.
My mom made every meal under the sun growing up, but we never had anything with buffalo sauce. That's probably because she thought it would be too spicy. The mild salsa at Taco Bell is too spicy for my dad, bless his heart! Buffalo sauce is not his kinda thing. My husband, on the other hand. If he could drink the stuff he would. And it is truly a match made in heaven because he loves blue cheese way more than anyone else I know too! Anytime he sees it on the menu, he's going to get whatever it is that has blue cheese on it--steak, burgers, salads, you name it. I mean I like it, but you know you're an addict when you're ordering a blue cheese burger with blue cheese bits inside the meat, with a blue cheese sauce and extra blue cheese sprinkles on it....number one, you're not gonna get any kisses for at least a week....and number two, you gotta draw the line somewhere. You know what I mean? For those of us who love Buffalo sauce and blue cheese a normal amount, you've got to think outside the wings and get your buffalo fix in many other wonderful ways. Search recipes on Cook'n or Pinterest and find your favorite picks for these ideas: Buffalo Chicken Pizza. You can't go wrong with chicken pizza with blue cheese sprinkles and buffalo sauce drizzled on top!
Mac and Cheese. Ooey, gooey mac and cheese gets a delicious kick when it's got some Buffalo chicken stirred in. There are plenty of slow cooker and pressure cooker recipes for this--whatever is your fancy! Buffalo Chicken Dip. A thick, creamy cheese dip with that extra buffalo kick is the perfect dip to bring to your next sporting event party. Football season is almost here! You will be ready to go after you whip up this dip. Broiling the top and adding some fresh chopped green onions really takes this dip to the next level. I have my favorite recipe for this at the bottom of the article :)
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna. Okay, the person who came up with this recipe is really speaking my language. Two of my favorite things combined--I didn't know I needed this in my life but obviously I do! Easy Buffalo Chicken Lunch Bowls. You can prep a week's worth of lunches to bring to work by making these bowls. They are super healthy and packed with tons of veggies so you will feel great about eating this for lunch. To a lunch bowl add some rice, buffalo chicken, cherry tomatoes, chunks of avocado, diced cucumbers, green onions, celery, and some blue cheese dressing on the side. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps. You can have a really low carb meal by making little lettuce wraps or lettuce tacos with your favorite buffalo chicken, and fresh add-ins on the top like celery, matchstick carrots, and green onions with a healthy blue cheese dressing. What is your favorite way to get your Buffalo chicken fix?
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts--boiled and shredded
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup ranch dressing--homemade or store-bought
1 cup buffalo sauce (i use frank's hot)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese--shredded, divided
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese--shredded, divided
Directions:
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My mom made every meal under the sun growing up, but we never had anything with buffalo sauce. That's probably because she thought it would be too spicy. The mild salsa at Taco Bell is too spicy for my dad, bless his heart! Buffalo sauce is not his kinda thing. My husband, on the other hand. If he could drink the stuff he would. And it is truly a match made in heaven because he loves blue cheese way more than anyone else I know too! Anytime he sees it on the menu, he's going to get whatever it is that has blue cheese on it--steak, burgers, salads, you name it. I mean I like it, but you know you're an addict when you're ordering a blue cheese burger with blue cheese bits inside the meat, with a blue cheese sauce and extra blue cheese sprinkles on it....number one, you're not gonna get any kisses for at least a week....and number two, you gotta draw the line somewhere. You know what I mean? For those of us who love Buffalo sauce and blue cheese a normal amount, you've got to think outside the wings and get your buffalo fix in many other wonderful ways. Search recipes on Cook'n or Pinterest and find your favorite picks for these ideas: Buffalo Chicken Pizza. You can't go wrong with chicken pizza with blue cheese sprinkles and buffalo sauce drizzled on top!
Mac and Cheese. Ooey, gooey mac and cheese gets a delicious kick when it's got some Buffalo chicken stirred in. There are plenty of slow cooker and pressure cooker recipes for this--whatever is your fancy! Buffalo Chicken Dip. A thick, creamy cheese dip with that extra buffalo kick is the perfect dip to bring to your next sporting event party. Football season is almost here! You will be ready to go after you whip up this dip. Broiling the top and adding some fresh chopped green onions really takes this dip to the next level. I have my favorite recipe for this at the bottom of the article :)
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna. Okay, the person who came up with this recipe is really speaking my language. Two of my favorite things combined--I didn't know I needed this in my life but obviously I do! Easy Buffalo Chicken Lunch Bowls. You can prep a week's worth of lunches to bring to work by making these bowls. They are super healthy and packed with tons of veggies so you will feel great about eating this for lunch. To a lunch bowl add some rice, buffalo chicken, cherry tomatoes, chunks of avocado, diced cucumbers, green onions, celery, and some blue cheese dressing on the side. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps. You can have a really low carb meal by making little lettuce wraps or lettuce tacos with your favorite buffalo chicken, and fresh add-ins on the top like celery, matchstick carrots, and green onions with a healthy blue cheese dressing. What is your favorite way to get your Buffalo chicken fix?
The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
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Serving size: 12
Calories per serving: 0
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Serving size: 12
Calories per serving: 0
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts--boiled and shredded
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup ranch dressing--homemade or store-bought
1 cup buffalo sauce (i use frank's hot)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese--shredded, divided
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese--shredded, divided
Directions:
1. If your chicken is not yet cooked, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pot and return to a boil. Remove from the heat and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Allow your chicken to poach, covered, for approximately 25 minutes. When fully cooked, remove from the pot and allow to rest until cool enough to handle.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9 x 9 inch baking pan (or approximate size) with non-stick cooking spray.
3. To a medium saucepot over medium-low heat add the cubed cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese has dissolved in the ranch and hot sauce. Remove from heat.
4. Add the cooked and shredded chicken, green onion, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and one cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce pot. Mix well to combine. Transfer to your prepared baking pan and top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
5. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the sides are starting to bubble. Set oven to BROIL. Allow your buffalo chicken dip to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Remove immediately.
6. Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, crackers, or enjoy leftovers wrapped in a tortilla with all your favorite greens.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9 x 9 inch baking pan (or approximate size) with non-stick cooking spray.
3. To a medium saucepot over medium-low heat add the cubed cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese has dissolved in the ranch and hot sauce. Remove from heat.
4. Add the cooked and shredded chicken, green onion, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and one cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce pot. Mix well to combine. Transfer to your prepared baking pan and top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
5. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the sides are starting to bubble. Set oven to BROIL. Allow your buffalo chicken dip to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Remove immediately.
6. Serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, crackers, or enjoy leftovers wrapped in a tortilla with all your favorite greens.
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Mary Richardson
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