By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 26, 2018
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are one of our very favorite party appetizers. These blue cheese stuffed meatballs are relatively healthy, so flavorful, and sure to please. If you’re not sure what to serve for your next tailgating party, these meatballs warmed in the crockpot are just the thing!
Why We Love This Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
I’m obsessed with these meatballs. Actually, I don’t think obsession is even a strong enough word for how I feel about this recipe. I need these Buffalo chicken meatballs in my life at every tailgate party I go to. If I’m forced to watch sports, you better believe I’ll be snacking on these cheese-stuffed chicken meatballs!
- Easy. These meatballs are browned in the oven but then kept warm in a slow cooker. That makes them the perfect appetizer to take to any party or get-together.
- Healthy. These meatballs are especially great because they’re made with chicken, aka healthy, and have all the flavor you’ve come to expect from Buffalo chicken recipes.
- Spicy. I just love the way the creamy blue cheese interacts with the baked-on Buffalo sauce . My husband loves things spicy so these chicken meatballs are right up his alley!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Buffalo chicken meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a crockpot set on high until warmed through to 165°F.
How to Freeze
Meatballs are great for freezing and serving later. You can freeze them raw after shaping (aka get the hard part over with) or after they are cooked and cooled. Always freeze in a single layer on a lined baking sheet for an hour or until solid. Store them in a Ziplock bag labeled with the date. This Buffalo chicken meatball recipe should last in the freezer for 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these tasty chicken meatballs with extra Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing for dipping!
More Chicken Meatball Recipes To Try
- Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Peruvian Chicken Meatballs
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs
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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 pound lean ground chicken
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1 large egg
- ▢ ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- ▢ ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (see note)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- ▢ 1 cup Buffalo sauce (click for recipe)
Video
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- With a fork, stir the chicken, garlic, ranch, egg, breadcrumbs, and ranch together until mixed. Using a cookie portion scoop (or your hands), mold the mixture into meatballs. 1 pound lean ground chicken, 2 cloves garlic, 1 large egg, ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- Press a cube of blue cheese into the center of each meatball then fold the mixture around the cheese and press together. Roll into a ball so that the cheese is completely covered. ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Place the meatballs in a slow cooker with the butter and buffalo wing sauce. Place on high for about 20 minutes until hot. Keep on warm while serving. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup Buffalo sauce
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Cookie Portion Scoop
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- Note: If you’re not a blue cheese fan you can use any type of cheese. I recommend ¼- or ½- inch blocks of your favorite for each meatball… I love cheddar or mozzarella!
- These meatballs are SPICY! You could buy a mild buffalo/wing sauce if you’d like to cut the spice. Also, dipping in ranch makes them less spicy and tastes amazing!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Step by Step
Form the Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. With a fork, stir 1 pound of lean ground chicken, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 large egg, ½ cup of Italian-style breadcrumbs, and 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning together until mixed. Using a cookie portion scoop (or your hands), mold the mixture into meatballs.
Stuff with Cheese: Press a cube of blue cheese into the center of each meatball then fold the mixture around the cheese and press together. Roll into a ball so that the cheese is completely covered.
Bake the Meatballs: Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Sauce the Meatballs: Place the meatballs in a slow cooker with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 cup of Buffalo wing sauce. Place on high for about 20 minutes until hot.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Cookie Portion Scoop
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (see note)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce (click for recipe)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- With a fork, stir the chicken, garlic, ranch, egg, breadcrumbs, and ranch together until mixed. Using a cookie portion scoop (or your hands), mold the mixture into meatballs. 1 pound lean ground chicken, 2 cloves garlic, 1 large egg, ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- Press a cube of blue cheese into the center of each meatball then fold the mixture around the cheese and press together. Roll into a ball so that the cheese is completely covered. ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Place the meatballs in a slow cooker with the butter and buffalo wing sauce. Place on high for about 20 minutes until hot. Keep on warm while serving. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup Buffalo sauce
Video
Notes
- Note: If you’re not a blue cheese fan you can use any type of cheese. I recommend ¼- or ½- inch blocks of your favorite for each meatball… I love cheddar or mozzarella!
- These meatballs are SPICY! You could buy a mild buffalo/wing sauce if you’d like to cut the spice. Also, dipping in ranch makes them less spicy and tastes amazing!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
