These buffalo chicken crescent rolls are everything you could want in a comfort-food snack! They’re flaky, cheesy, spicy, and oh-so-dippable.
All the tangy flavors of buffalo chicken are wrapped in buttery crescent dough and baked to golden perfection. These babies are perfect for movie nights, game days, and more!
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And let’s not sleep on the ranch or blue cheese dipping action. Pro tip: double the dipping sauce because these won’t last long!
Trust me, once you taste them, you’ll understand why I always bake a double batch.
Why You'll Love These Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls
Perfect for Parties: They’re an ideal appetizer or finger food for gatherings. Their convenient handheld size and irresistible filling make them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Irresistibly Savory: Each bite delivers a bold and savory combination of tangy Buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and tender chicken. It’s all wrapped in a buttery, flaky crescent roll.
Time-Saving Recipe: With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this recipe is quick to assemble. It’s perfect for last-minute entertaining.
Customizable: This recipe is endlessly versatile. Swap blue cheese for extra cheddar. Adjust the buffalo sauce for more or less heat. Or add extras like crispy bacon or diced jalapeños to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough: It provides a buttery, flaky base to encase the flavorful filling, making these rolls easy to assemble and bake.
- Cooked Shredded Chicken: It absorbs the bold buffalo sauce flavors while keeping the filling satisfying and tender.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce: It adds a spicy, tangy kick, infusing the filling with the signature buffalo chicken flavor. Adjust the amount to control the spiciness.
- Cream Cheese: It creates a creamy, rich texture that binds the filling ingredients together and balances the heat of the buffalo sauce.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: It brings a savory, cheesy flavor to the filling and melts beautifully for added gooeyness.
- Crumbled Blue Cheese: It offers a sharp, tangy contrast to complement the buffalo sauce for those who love bold flavors.
- Ranch Seasoning Or Ranch Dressing Mix: It enhances the filling with herbaceous and tangy notes, echoing the flavors of classic ranch dressing.
- Chopped Green Onions: They bring a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color to the filling.
- Melted Butter and Garlic Powder: This gets brushed on top to enhance the rolls with a golden finish and a hint of garlic flavor.
- Ranch Or Blue Cheese Dressing: It serves as a creamy, cooling dip, perfectly balancing the spicy buffalo chicken filling.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls
You’ll love how easy these rolls are to put together!
1. Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), ranch seasoning, and green onions. Stir until well combined.
3. Prepare the crescent rolls. Open the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Lay the triangles out flat on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Fill the rolls. Place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Roll them up, starting from the wide end, tucking in the sides as needed to secure the filling.
5. Brush with butter. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder (if using). Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with this mixture.
6. Bake. Bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Tips for the Best Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls
For perfect crescent rolls, follow these easy tips.
- Prep the dough properly. Let the crescent roll dough sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before unrolling. This will prevent tearing and make it easier to handle.
- Balance the buffalo sauce. Adjust the buffalo wing sauce to your spice tolerance. Start with less if you're uncertain, and gradually add more for the perfect heat level.
- Soften the cream cheese. Use softened cream cheese to ensure it mixes effortlessly with the other filling ingredients. If it's too firm, you can microwave it for 10-15 seconds.
- Choose your favorite cheese. Mix shredded cheddar with mozzarella for a gooey texture, or swap in Pepper Jack cheese for a spicier kick.
- Keep things secure! When rolling the crescents, press the seams and tuck the dough around the filling to minimize leaks during baking.
- Boost the flavor. Brushing with garlic butter enhances flavor, but you can also sprinkle a pinch of Parmesan or dried parsley for added flair.
- Give them some space. Space the crescent rolls evenly on the pan to allow proper airflow and ensure they bake uniformly.
- Try creative variations. Substitute BBQ sauce for buffalo sauce, use shredded pork or beef instead of chicken, or add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
How to Store
Keep your leftover rolls fresh with these easy steps.
To Store: Store the buffalo chicken crescent rolls in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
To Freeze: Let the rolls cool completely and wrap them individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place them in an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3-4 months.
To Reheat: Place the rolls in a 325°F oven for about 15 minutes until warmed through, or heat them in an air fryer at 390°F for 5-6 minutes for optimal crispiness.
Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls
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kcalBe the hit of your next party with these buffalo chicken crescent rolls! They're loaded with tender chicken, cheese, buffalo sauce, and the tangy flavor of ranch.
Ingredients
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce (adjust to your heat preference)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
1 tbsp ranch seasoning or ranch dressing mix
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
1 tsp garlic powder (optional, for brushing)
Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), ranch seasoning, and green onions. Stir until well combined.
- Open the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Lay the triangles out flat on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Roll them up, starting from the wide end, tucking in the sides as needed to secure the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder (if using). Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with this mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Let the crescent roll dough sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before unrolling to prevent tearing and make it easier to handle.
- Adjust the buffalo wing sauce to your spice tolerance. Start with less if you're uncertain, and gradually add more for the perfect heat level.
- To make ahead, assemble the rolls, place them on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Brush with butter and bake right before serving.
