Name: Buffalo Chicken Bombs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Cream Cheese (1 block, softened ); 3/4 C Chicken (finely chopped); 1/2 C Buffalo Sauce; 3/4 C Shredded Cheddar; 8 Crescent Rolls (1 can); 1 Egg (for egg wash); Sesame Seeds; 2 TBSP O.M.G Seasoning

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If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for new ways to serve up buffalo chicken. These Buffalo Chicken Bombs? They’re everything you love about buffalo chicken but wrapped up in a buttery, flaky crescent roll that’s baked to golden perfection. Whether you’ve got leftover chicken, some rotisserie, or even freshly grilled pieces, this recipe is the perfect excuse to put it to delicious use. They’re crazy easy to make, loaded with flavor, and perfect for any get-together.

Chopped cooked chicken on a wooden cutting board with a large knife resting beside it. The board has a patterned surface, and the chicken pieces are small and scattered, showing a mixture of white and browned parts.

Let’s Prep:

First up: gathering ingredients.The filling is pretty straightforward. Only a few ingredients bring a TON of flavor to this recipe: softened cream cheese, chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese and crescent rolls are all you need. Optionally you can add egg wash and sesame seeds for a better presentation, but these buffalo chicken bombs will be great without as well. As for the chicken anything works. Leftover buffalo chicken is awesome here, but rotisserie or any cooked chicken will do the trick just fine.

Once you’ve got the chicken all chopped up, mix it together with the buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar. That filling is going to be creamy, spicy, and just a little tangy. The cream cheese helps mellow out the heat from the buffalo sauce, and the cheddar adds that nice sharp kick that melts perfectly in the oven.

A white bowl on a wooden surface contains shredded cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, hot sauce, and seasoning.

Let’s Cook:

Now we’re ready to roll (literally!). Preheat your oven or smoker to 350°F. If you’ve never tried using a smoker for this recipe, give it a shot. It adds a subtle smokiness that’s unreal with the buffalo chicken. If you don’t have one, though, the oven works perfectly.

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Grab your crescent rolls, separate them into triangles, and lay each piece flat. Spoon a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll it up, tucking in the sides to keep that filling from spilling out. To get that nice golden finish, brush each roll with an egg wash, then sprinkle on a few sesame seeds for extra texture.

A triangular piece of dough on a wooden surface with a spoonful of orange filling placed in the center, ready for folding or rolling.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, just until the rolls are golden brown and the bottoms are done without burning. They’re going to smell incredible, so try to be patient – it’ll be worth it, I promise.

Gloved hands holding a small piece of dough against a wooden surface. The dough appears soft and smooth.

Let’s Eat:

Once they’re out of the oven, let them cool for just a sec. These Buffalo Chicken Bombs are best served hot and are amazing dipped in ranch or blue cheese dressing. The buttery crescent roll crust pairs perfectly with the creamy, spicy buffalo chicken filling. Every bite is the perfect balance of spicy, cheesy, and flaky.

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These bombs are my go-to for game days, casual gatherings, or even just a cozy night in. They’re easy to make, absolutely packed with flavor, and always a hit with everyone who tries them. If you’re a buffalo chicken fan, this is a must-try.

A hand with black gloves holds a golden-brown pastry topped with sesame seeds. Another pastry and a white bowl with green garnish are blurred in the background, all resting on a wooden surface.

Variations and Tips

Feel like mixing things up? Here are a few twists to make these Buffalo Chicken Bombs even better:

Add some veggies: Green onions, jalapeños, or even diced bell peppers add great flavor.
Extra heat: Kick up the spice with a dash of cayenne or your favorite hot sauce.
Try a different cheese: Swap the cheddar for pepper jack if you like a little more spice, or mozzarella for a milder flavor.

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