Buffalo Chicken Appetizers aka Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Appetizers, also known as Buffalo Chicken Bites, are a delicious and spicy party snack featuring shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, cheddar, and buffalo sauce, all baked inside crispy phyllo shells and topped with tangy blue cheese crumbles. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, they’re easy to prepare and offer a perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and cheesy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 30 appetizer bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Phyllo Shells
- 30 baked phyllo shells (2 packages, 1.9 ounces each)
Filling
- 1 cup shredded chicken (about one chicken breast, leftover chicken recommended)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced scallions (green onions)
- 3–4 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the assembled appetizers.
- Arrange Phyllo Shells: Place the 30 baked phyllo shells evenly spaced on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, and minced scallions. Mix thoroughly until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and no lumps remain, resulting in a smooth, spicy mixture.
- Fill Shells: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each phyllo shell, filling them generously but carefully to avoid overflow.
- Add Blue Cheese: Top each stuffed phyllo shell with a pinch of blue cheese crumbles to add tangy flavor and creaminess.
- Bake: Bake the filled shells in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling hot and the cheese is melted.
- Cool and Serve: Let the appetizers cool for a few minutes before serving. These can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth filling.
- Save the tray your phyllo shells came in; it’s convenient for freezing the appetizers before baking.
- The heat level of this recipe is moderate (about 4-5 on a scale of 1-10). Adjust the buffalo sauce quantity to increase or decrease spiciness according to your preference.
- For make-ahead convenience, assemble the filled shells but do not bake. Freeze them in the original plastic tray, then bake only the amount needed directly from frozen for fresh, hot appetizers anytime.
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