Description
Spicy, cheesy, this Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring recipe is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game day, parties, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
For the Ring
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and ensures your crescent ring bakes evenly.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and optional blue cheese. Stir the mixture until everything is thoroughly coated and creamy.
- Arrange Crescent Triangles: Open the crescent roll cans and separate the dough into triangles. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in a circle, with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outward, forming a ring. The overlapping creates a base for the filling.
- Add Filling: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly around the base where the crescent rolls overlap, ensuring an even distribution for easy folding and baking.
- Shape and Seal: Fold each triangle’s pointed end over the filling and tuck it under the ring’s base, sealing the filling inside. Repeat until the entire ring is closed.
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and crisp, and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool, Slice, and Serve: Let the crescent ring cool slightly before slicing into servings. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce for more or less heat, or use a mild wing sauce for a tamer flavor.
- Blue cheese adds authentic buffalo flavor but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- If you like it extra cheesy, sprinkle more cheddar inside or on top before baking.
- Best served warm—reheat leftovers in the oven for a crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of ring)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg