12 Buffalo Chicken Dishes You Need to Try
Get ready to turn up the heat! These 12 buffalo-inspired dishes aren’t just for wings—they’re spicy, tangy, and downright irresistible. From fiery snacks to bold main courses, each recipe brings that signature buffalo kick in surprising ways. Whether you like it hot or crave that perfect tang, these dishes are guaranteed to satisfy your flavor obsession.
Buffalo Chicken Casserole
If you like buffalo chicken dip, you’ll love this all-in-one Buffalo Chicken Casserole. It’s creamy, cheesy and bursting with buffalo ranch flavor.
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells combine the spicy flavor of buffalo chicken wings and the creamy, cheesy goodness of melted mozzarella, and salty blue cheese all stuffed into cute convenient pasta shells. It is like someone stuffed buffalo wings into the pasta shells but without the bones!
Buffalo Thighs
While eating wings can be absolutely messy, these buffalo chicken thighs help out with that. You get that same juicy chicken, but in a way that can be eaten with a fork. Tender thighs are seasoned and seared in a pan and then drenched in a delicious buffalo sauce. It’s an easy go-to weeknight meal!
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Hot wings meet chili in this warming Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe. A simple chili recipe with chicken, beans, celery, and hot wing sauce.
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This zesty dish combines the bold flavor of buffalo chicken with creamy, cheesy goodness for an unbeatable combination! Enjoy Crock Pot Buffalo chicken Pasta when you’re looking for a dish that’s tangy, spicy, hearty, and easy to prepare!
Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Nachos are one of my favorite Tex-Mex foods, as well as one of my favorite recipes for parties and snacks for a crowd. These Buffalo Chicken Nachos are my new favorite nachos recipe!
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
This Buffalo chicken egg rolls recipe combines the delicious flavors of a cheesy buffalo chicken dip with the crispy goodness of a perfectly fried egg roll wrapper and buffalo wing for an appetizer (or side dish) that’s as perfect for the middle of the week as it is for game day.
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
There is nothing quite as wholesome and soul-warming as a fresh dish of baked macaroni and cheese. Straight out of the oven, I’m inclined to reach in a pick off the crunchy little edges. The only thing that makes it better is when it is Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese! It’s the ultimate comfort food.
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Use refrigerated pizza crust to make these buffalo chicken pinwheels loaded with chicken, cheese and buffalo sauce. An easy family dinner idea!
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Pizza night is a regular occurrence at the Schmidt house, and one of my favorites is Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pizza. My Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pizza is definitely a little different then most Buffalo Chicken Pizza recipes because I took it a little bit of a different direction, instead of the typical ranch dressing mixture I grab the ricotta cheese.
Buffalo Shrimp
If you’re looking for big flavor, no breading, and no hassle, this is it. With crisp edges, a rich buttery buffalo sauce, and just the right amount of heat, this Buffalo Shrimp is saucy in the best way. It skips the breading but doesn’t hold back on bold, punchy flavor. A simple spice blend gives the shrimp a deep, smoky kick, while a touch of honey rounds out the heat. It’s the kind of dish that disappears fast.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Searching for an easy dip recipe? This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip comes together easily with just a few ingredients. You’re going to love it!
