Description
Spicy Chicken Rolls are deliciously cheesy, tangy, and packed with shredded chicken mixed with hot sauce and spices, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. These rolls make a perfect appetizer or snack, especially for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dough and Assembly
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheet
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with softened cream cheese, hot sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Roll out the dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate into individual triangles, or if using puff pastry, cut it into squares of similar size for easy wrapping.
- Fill and roll: Place a spoonful of the spicy chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle or in the center of each puff pastry square. Roll up the dough, starting from the wide end, and gently pinch the edges to seal and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Apply egg wash: Arrange the filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to ensure a golden, glossy finish after baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the rolls are puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These rolls go perfectly with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce according to your taste preference.
- These rolls work great as appetizers, game day snacks, or quick lunch bites.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite melting cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing with the chicken filling.
