Description
Spicy Chicken Ranch Bombs are crispy baked dough parcels filled with creamy, ranch-infused chicken and cheddar, making them the ultimate game day snack. Quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, these flavor-packed bites are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at any party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 275g; rotisserie recommended)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot, Cholula, or preferred brand)
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cans (16 oz total) refrigerated biscuit dough (e.g., Pillsbury Grands)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing, optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley (for sprinkling, optional)
- Extra ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (for dipping, optional)
- Celery sticks or carrot sticks (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Open biscuit dough cans and separate into 16 pieces. Flatten each piece into a 3-inch round.
- Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into the center of each dough round. Gather edges over filling, pinch to seal, and form a tight ball. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery or carrot sticks if desired.
Notes
For less spice, reduce hot sauce and increase ranch. Use gluten-free or dairy-free substitutes as needed. Filling can be made ahead and chilled for easier handling. Freeze unbaked bombs for quick snacks later. Air fryer option: bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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