Description
Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups are a delicious and spicy appetizer featuring shredded chicken mixed with tangy Buffalo wing sauce, creamy cheeses, and aromatic green onions, all wrapped in flaky crescent or pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for game day, parties, or a flavorful snack, these roll-ups offer a satisfying combination of heat, creaminess, and crisp pastry.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dough and Topping
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count) or pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Make the Chicken Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese if using, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended into a creamy, spicy filling.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles. If using pizza dough, roll it out on a floured surface and cut into rectangles approximately the size of the crescent triangles.
- Assemble the Roll-Ups: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle or along one edge of each pizza dough rectangle. Carefully roll up the dough tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as needed to secure the filling inside.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the rolled-up dough seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced apart to allow for expansion. Brush the tops of the roll-ups with the melted butter for a golden, flavorful finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the roll-ups are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the roll-ups cool slightly to avoid burning when eating. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or increase the amount of Buffalo sauce in the chicken filling.
- These roll-ups can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 8 hours before baking, making them ideal for meal prep or entertaining.
- Leftover roll-ups reheat well in the oven or air fryer to maintain their crispiness.
