Description
Easy Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden-brown dough encasing tender, juicy chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of flavor, making them the perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- For the Dough:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough around the filling, starting from the wide end, and pinch the edges to seal.
- Place the bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the chicken filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use ranch dressing instead of buffalo sauce for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buffalo chicken bomb
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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