1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Wonton Cups

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven is heating up, prepare your wonton wrappers. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or cooking spray. This will prevent the wontons from sticking and help them crisp up in the oven.

Next, gently press a wonton wrapper into each muffin tin cup, folding the edges to form a small bowl shape. You may need to gently press them down to ensure they fit snugly. If you want to add extra flavor to the wonton cups, brush each wrapper with a small amount of olive oil or melted butter. This will give the wontons a golden, crispy texture when baked.

Once the wonton cups are shaped and greased, set them aside while you prepare the buffalo chicken filling.

2. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and softened cream cheese. Stir everything together until the chicken is fully coated in the buffalo sauce and the cream cheese is evenly incorporated. The cream cheese helps mellow out the heat from the buffalo sauce and gives the filling a rich, creamy texture.

Once the chicken mixture is well-mixed, add the shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheese blend of your choice). Stir until the cheese is melted into the mixture and everything is combined. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper to your liking. If you prefer a spicier filling, you can add more buffalo sauce to taste.

3. Fill the Wonton Cups

Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into the prepared wonton cups. Be generous with the filling, as the wontons will puff up slightly during baking. You want to make sure the cups are well-filled, but avoid overstuffing them to prevent the filling from spilling over the edges.

Once the cups are filled, use a spoon to lightly press the mixture down to ensure it stays in place during baking.

4. Bake the Wonton Cups

Place the muffin tin with the filled wonton cups into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and crispy. The buffalo chicken filling should be bubbly and slightly browned on top, indicating that the cheese is melted and the mixture is heated through.

Keep an eye on the wonton cups as they bake, as the edges of the wonton wrappers can brown quickly. If they start to get too dark, you can cover them loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.

5. Garnish and Serve

Once the Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Drizzle each cup with a small amount of buffalo sauce for extra flavor and a bit of heat.

Top each wonton cup with a dollop of blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing for added creaminess and a cooling contrast to the spicy buffalo chicken. You can also garnish with chopped green onions or scallions for a pop of color and a fresh bite.

If you like, sprinkle some crumbled blue cheese on top for an extra layer of flavor that complements the buffalo chicken filling.