Buffalo Chicken Crescent Roll-Ups
Get ready for a flavor explosion with these delicious Buffalo Chicken Crescent Roll-Ups! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or game day snack.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 can crescent rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- Top each crescent triangle with a spoonful of buffalo chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
- Roll up the crescents and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Popular questions:
- Can I use canned chicken instead of shredded cooked chicken?
- Can I use a different type of cheese?
- Can I make these ahead of time?
- Can I freeze these Buffalo Chicken Crescent Roll-Ups?
- What can I serve with these roll-ups?
- Can I make these vegetarian?
- Can I use homemade buffalo sauce?
- Can I add more spice to the recipe?
- Can I use a different type of dressing?
- Can I make these in an air fryer?
Yes, you can substitute canned chicken for the shredded cooked chicken to save time.
Absolutely! Feel free to use your favorite type of cheese, such as pepper jack or mozzarella.
While these are best fresh from the oven, you can assemble them ahead of time and bake when ready to serve.
Yes, you can freeze them after baking and reheat in the oven for a quick snack.
These are perfect on their own or served with a side of celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
You can substitute the chicken with cooked chickpeas or cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
Absolutely, homemade buffalo sauce would add an extra level of flavor to these roll-ups.
If you like it extra hot, you can add some chopped jalapenos to the chicken mixture.
Feel free to swap ranch dressing for blue cheese or even sriracha mayo for a different twist.
Absolutely, you can cook these Buffalo Chicken Crescent Roll-Ups in an air fryer for a crispy finish.
Helpful tips:
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- For extra creaminess, add a dollop of cream cheese to the chicken mixture.
- Serve with a side of carrot sticks for a pop of color and crunch.
- Sprinkle some blue cheese crumbles on top before baking for added flavor.
- Experiment with different types of hot sauce for a unique twist on the classic buffalo flavor.
- Make a double batch and freeze half for quick snacks or lunches on the go.
- Try adding some diced celery to the chicken mixture for a traditional buffalo wing flavor.
- Brush the tops of the crescent roll-ups with melted butter before baking for a golden finish.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- Serve with a side of crispy french fries for a complete meal.
Expert Secrets:
- Make sure to fully coat the chicken in buffalo sauce for maximum flavor.
- Allow the crescent roll-ups to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns.
- Double-check the edges of the crescent rolls to ensure they are sealed tightly to prevent leaking.
- Experiment with different types of cheese blends, such as pepper jack and cheddar for added depth of flavor.
- For a spicier version, add some diced jalapenos or a dash of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
- To make these roll-ups more filling, add some cooked bacon or diced avocado to the filling.
- Drizzle extra buffalo sauce on top before serving for an extra kick of heat.
- For a lower-calorie option, use reduced-fat cheese and ranch dressing.
- Serve with a side of cool cucumber slices to balance out the heat of the buffalo sauce.
- For a fun twist, sprinkle some crushed nacho chips on top before baking for added crunch.