Description
Savory buffalo chicken ring brings zesty comfort to party tables with its spiral of spicy, cheesy goodness. Cheese-lovers and spice enthusiasts will devour this crowd-pleasing appetizer that delivers bold flavors in one irresistible package.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Dough and Sauce:
- 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease to prevent sticking.
- Create the filling by thoroughly mixing shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, blending in mozzarella and cream cheese until uniform, then gently fold in chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate each triangle with precision.
- Construct a circular ring on the baking sheet by positioning the triangles with wide ends slightly overlapping and pointed ends radiating outward.
- Distribute the zesty buffalo chicken mixture generously along the wide base of each crescent triangle.
- Carefully fold the pointed triangle ends over the filling, tucking and sealing them underneath the wide base to create a complete ring structure.
- Slide the prepared ring into the preheated oven and bake until the dough transforms into a rich golden brown color, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Upon removing from the oven, optionally scatter crumbled blue cheese across the warm surface for an extra tangy dimension.
- Allow the ring to rest briefly, then slice into portions and serve alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for a delectable dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting buffalo sauce quantity for spice-sensitive guests or heat lovers.
- Swap regular crescent rolls with gluten-free alternatives to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep filling ahead of time and refrigerate to streamline last-minute cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg