Introduction

These Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Bombs are a perfect appetizer or snack full of bold flavors and melty cheese. Combining spicy buffalo chicken and creamy ranch in a golden crescent roll, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and green onions. Mix well.
Step 3: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
Step 4: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
Step 5: Roll the dough around the filling, starting from the wide end and tucking in the sides as you go.
Step 6: Place the filled bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 7: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 8: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time without sacrificing flavor.
Swap cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a spicier kick.
Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Storage

Store leftover chicken bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes to keep them crispy, or microwave briefly for convenience.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the bombs and keep them refrigerated until ready to bake. For best results, bake within 24 hours.

Can I freeze the chicken bombs?

Absolutely. Freeze the assembled bombs on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

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Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Bombs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring spicy buffalo chicken filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection. These savory bites combine creamy ranch, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions for a flavorful kick perfect for game day or casual gatherings.

Author: Bella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 chicken bombs 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Filling

1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Dough

1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken bombs.
Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles as per package instructions.
Assemble Bombs: Place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture on the wide end of each crescent dough triangle. Carefully roll the dough over the filling toward the pointed end, tucking in the sides as you roll to fully enclose the filling.
Arrange for Baking: Place each filled dough bomb onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for expansion during baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crescent dough has turned golden brown and cooked through.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the bombs cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm to enjoy the melty, cheesy, and spicy flavors.