Easy Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring Recipe
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring Recipe
Description
This crescent ring recipe starts by laying out crescent dough on a baking sheet, shaping it into a ring with a hollow center. The filling combines cooked shredded chicken with softened cream cheese and spicy buffalo wing sauce, creating a creamy and fiery mixture. This filling is spooned onto the dough ring and sprinkled with shredded Monterey Jack cheese for mild, melty richness.
The points of the crescent rolls are then folded over the filling and tucked under to enclose it partially. Baking the ring for about 20 to 24 minutes results in a golden, flaky crust with a warm, creamy, and spicy center. The contrast between the buttery dough and the tangy buffalo chicken filling defines this dish.
Serving this crescent ring with blue cheese salad dressing complements the buffalo flavor with a cooling, tangy dip. This makes it suitable as a party appetizer or casual snack that can be sliced and shared easily.
Because of the richness, it is best served freshly baked to enjoy the texture contrasts. Leftover portions can be reheated but may lose some crispness.
Ingredients
- 2 tubes crescent rolls
- 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Place crescent rolls onto a baking sheet, leaving a circle in the center about 5-6" in diameter. Once all rolls are placed, gently press them together.
- In a mixing bowl, add chicken, cream cheese and wing sauce. Mix well. Spoon onto the crescent rolls and top with shredded cheese.
- Fold points of the rolls into the center and tuck them under the ring.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with blue cheese salad dressing.
Notes
- Use cooked, shredded chicken for ease and texture.
- Serve warm and pair with blue cheese salad dressing for dipping.
- Best eaten fresh to preserve crescent roll flakiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.