Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Rolls
These Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Rolls are a fun twist on classic buffalo chicken dip! Packed with creamy, spicy chicken, gooey cheese, and wrapped in soft dinner rolls, they’re the perfect game-day appetizer or snack. Crispy, garlicky, and with just the right amount of heat, these rolls will be a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
- For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- 2 to 3 cups shredded chicken
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup ranch
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 whole green bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup sliced green onions or diced red onions optional
- Extra cheddar and mozzarella for topping
- For the Garlic & Herb Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
- 3 tablespoons parmesan grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- For Assembly:
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, parsley, garlic, parmesan, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic, cilantro, and green bell pepper. If using, add green onions or red onions. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Rolls: Cut a square out of the center of each dinner roll to create space for the filling. Fill each roll with about 2 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Add Garlic Butter: Brush the garlic butter mixture over the stuffed rolls.
- Top with Cheese: Combine the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and sprinkle a little on top of each roll.
- Bake: Place the rolls in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are crispy and golden.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- The green onions or red onions are optional, but they add extra flavor and crunch!