A warm, cheesy ring filled with spicy buffalo chicken. It is simple and makes a good snack or party food.
introduction
This Easy Buffalo Chicken Ring gives you a hot, tasty bite with little work. It cooks fast and looks nice on a plate. If you like a rich side, try it with a creamy chicken tortilla soup for a full meal.
why make this recipe
Make this recipe when you want a quick party food or a fun weeknight dinner. It uses store-bought crescent dough and cooked chicken, so you save time. It feeds a group and travels well. It also goes well with a simple bowl of mouthwatering vegetable soup for a lighter side.
how to make Easy Buffalo Chicken Ring
You mix the filling, shape the crescent dough in a ring, add the filling, seal, and bake. The steps are easy and the bake time is short. This fits with quick meals and simple menus, like other 15-minute meals when you need fast ideas.
Ingredients :
- 1 can of crescent rolls
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Unroll the crescent rolls and arrange them in a circle on a baking sheet, overlapping the edges.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture onto the center of the crescent rolls.
- Fold the ends of the crescent rolls over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
how to serve Easy Buffalo Chicken Ring
Cut the ring into wedges and serve warm. Offer ranch or blue cheese dip on the side for dipping. Add celery sticks or carrot sticks for a fresh bite. You can also serve it with quick sides or easy snacks like one-pot snacks for a full spread.
how to store Easy Buffalo Chicken Ring
Cool the ring to room temperature before storing.
- Refrigerator: Wrap in foil or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Wrap well in foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge, then reheat in the oven until hot.
tips to make Easy Buffalo Chicken Ring
- Use warm, softened cream cheese so the filling mixes smooth.
- Drain any extra sauce from the chicken to avoid soggy dough.
- Press seams tightly so the filling does not leak.
- Check the ring at 20 minutes; ovens vary, so bake until golden.
variation (if any)
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for more heat.
- Add cooked bacon bits for an extra savory bite.
- Use ranch dressing instead of buffalo sauce for a milder ring.
- Make mini rings using small crescent triangles for bite-size snacks.
FAQs
Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
A: Yes. Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time.
Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
A: Yes. Use shredded cooked cauliflower or jackfruit instead of chicken and mix with buffalo sauce.
Q: Can I bake this ahead and reheat?
A: Yes. Bake, cool, and keep in the fridge. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until hot.
Q: Is this recipe spicy?
A: It has buffalo heat. Use less buffalo sauce or mix with extra cream cheese to make it milder.
Easy Buffalo Chicken Ring
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Unroll the crescent rolls and arrange them in a circle on a baking sheet, overlapping the edges.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture onto the center of the crescent rolls.
- Fold the ends of the crescent rolls over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.