16 Buffalo Chicken Recipes That Were Made for Football Season

By Mary Shannon Wells Updated November 15, 2021

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Each year around the Super Bowl, our social media feeds are full of wing recipes for the big game. But buffalo chicken goes way beyond drums and flats. One of the most popular ways to enjoy buffalo chicken is in dip form, and we're no stranger to the idea. Whether you're looking for a hands-off slow-cooker version or a cheesy baked variety, we have several delicious buffalo chicken dip recipes to choose from. But our interpretation of buffalo chicken soars past your favorite chip-and-dip dish. From mac and cheese to a new version of your old-school chicken-and-broccoli casserole, our Test Kitchen has mastered the art of dreaming up new ways to use the buffalo chicken flavors you crave. If you're not in the mood to go through a roll of paper towels eating chicken wings, try our boneless buffalo chicken bites or a big batch of sliders that travel well for game days on the road. The only thing these buffalo chicken recipes are missing? A side of homemade buttermilk ranch. Your tailgate will be the talk of campus with these buffalo chicken recipes in tow.

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Recipe: Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Every Southern host needs a classic buffalo chicken dip recipe on standby, and this our go-to. All you have to do is stir the ingredients together and bake them in your favorite 13-x 9-inch casserole dish.

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Angela's Spicy Buffalo Wings

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Recipe: Angela's Spicy Buffalo Wings

Be sure to serve these hot buffalo wings with our homemade Cool Ranch Sauce for an easy touch that will impress guests.

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Buffalo Chicken Bites

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Bites

You just might replace your usual wings recipe with these boneless, mess-free bites for game day.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Sliders

You really can't go wrong when a recipe starts with King's Hawaiian Rolls. This time, we filled them with two types of cheese, buffalo chicken, and fresh, crunchy toppings like lettuce, red onion, and pickles for a game day-ready snack or main dish.

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Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Recipe: Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

This one-dish wonder is going to be the kids' favorite way to eat broccoli. "I wish all chicken and broccoli casseroles tasted like this," said one Test Kitchen pro.

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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

How cute are these swirly bites of buffalo chicken goodness? These pinwheels are delicious served warm or at room temp, so they're the ideal tailgating snack.

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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

We love a recipe that makes quick use of store-bought rotisserie chicken. This mac and cheese is hearty enough to stand alone as a main dish.

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Recipe: Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Not only is this rich dip totally delicious, but your Instant Pot makes it even easier to put together.

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Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

This filling supper combines two kid-friendly dinner favorites—buffalo chicken and enchiladas. This recipe is further proof that our brains love food mashups.

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Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread

This fun appetizer starts with a can of refrigerated biscuit dough and couldn't be easier. The kids will love pulling apart each cheesy, gooey bite.

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Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip

This slow-cooker dip genuinely could not be easier to put together. Plus, you can serve it right from the slow-cooker to keep it warm throughout the football game.