Description
Cheesy Ranch Chicken Bombs are the ultimate comfort food packed into golden, fluffy biscuit dough. These irresistible bites are stuffed with creamy ranch-seasoned chicken and melty cheese, then brushed with savory garlic butter and baked until perfectly golden. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, snack, or party appetizer, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and simple ingredients. If you’re looking for dinner ideas, snack ideas, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, these cheesy chicken bombs are a delicious option that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 ounces cream cheese softened
1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons cooked bacon bits optional
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough 16 ounces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for topping
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl combine shredded chicken mozzarella cheddar cream cheese ranch seasoning garlic powder onion powder and black pepper.
3. Mix until the filling becomes creamy and well combined.
4. Fold in parsley and bacon bits if using.
5. Separate biscuit dough and flatten each biscuit into a 3 to 4 inch circle.
6. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each dough circle.
7. Pull the dough edges over the filling and pinch tightly to seal.
8. Roll gently into a smooth ball and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
9. Mix melted butter garlic powder parsley and Parmesan in a small bowl.
10. Brush the garlic butter mixture over each chicken bomb.
11. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
12. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for deeper flavor and faster preparation.
Avoid overfilling the biscuits so the dough seals properly during baking.
For extra crispiness bake the bombs on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg