Description

This cheesy buffalo chicken crescent roll bake is the ultimate comfort food! Spicy, creamy, & ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for game day or dinner.

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:

3 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded: The star of the show. A store-bought rotisserie chicken is the ultimate time-saver and provides fantastic flavor. Alternatively, you can poach or bake 2 large chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper.
1 cup Buffalo Sauce: This is the soul of the dish. Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce is the classic, gold-standard choice for its perfect balance of heat and tang. For a different profile, you can use a garlic Parmesan Buffalo sauce or a sweet chili Buffalo sauce.
1 (8 oz) block Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature: This is the secret weapon. It adds a luxurious creaminess and richness that balances the spice, preventing the filling from being too sharp or acidic.
1 ½ cups Shredded Cheese: A blend is ideal for flavor and meltability.
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded: Provides a tangy, robust flavor.
- ½ cup Monterey Jack or Colby Jack Cheese, shredded: For its superior, smooth melting qualities.
- Pro-Tip: Always shred your own cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy and prevent it from melting smoothly.

For the Crescent Roll Crust:

2 (8 oz) cans Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough: This is the foundation. The “sheets” of dough are easier to work with for the bottom crust, but the classic perforated triangles can be pressed together seamlessly.
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted: For brushing the top crust to achieve a deep, golden-brown, and beautifully glossy finish.
1 tsp Garlic Powder (optional): To mix into the melted butter for an extra flavor boost on the crust.
2 tbsp Fresh Chives or Parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

For Serving (Highly Recommended):

Ranch Dressing: The classic, cooling companion.
Blue Cheese Dressing: For the Buffalo purists.
Celery Sticks and Carrot Sticks: To serve on the side for a fresh, crunchy contrast and to complete the “wing night” experience.
Extra Buffalo Sauce: For those who want to turn up the heat

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Filling
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and Buffalo sauce. Using a hand mixer or a sturdy wooden spoon, beat them together until the mixture is completely smooth and well-combined. This initial step is crucial to avoid lumps of cream cheese in your final bake.

Step 2: Combine Chicken and Cheese
To the smooth Buffalo-cream cheese mixture, add the 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Reserve the remaining ½ cup of cheese for the top. Stir everything together until the chicken is evenly and thoroughly coated in the cheesy, spicy sauce.

Step 3: Assemble the Bottom Crust
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Unroll one can of the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pinching together any seams or perforations to create one solid, even layer of dough. This will form the base of your bake.

Step 4: Add the Flavorful Layer
Spread the cheesy Buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottom crescent roll crust, ensuring you reach all the way to the edges.

Step 5: Create the Top Crust
Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the chicken filling, stretching it gently to cover the entire surface. Again, pinch together any seams to create a solid top layer.

Step 6: The Golden-Brown Finish
In a small bowl, stir the garlic powder (if using) into the melted butter. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the entire top surface of the crescent dough with the garlic butter. This step is non-negotiable for a beautifully golden, flaky, and flavorful crust. Finally, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese over the top.

Step 7: Bake to Perfection
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top crust is puffed up and a deep, golden brown, and the cheese on top is bubbly. The filling should be hot and bubbly around the edges.

Step 8: Rest, Garnish, and Serve
Remove the bake from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This resting period is essential—it allows the filling to set slightly, making it easier to slice and serve without it being a molten lava flow. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley. Slice into squares, serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, and enjoy the gooey, spicy, cheesy masterpiece!

Notes

9×13 inch Baking Dish
Large Mixing Bowl
Hand Mixer or Wooden Spoon
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Pastry Brush
Spatula

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1500 mg
Fat: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Protein: 25 g