Description
A savory blend of shredded chicken and creamy cheese baked into deliciously fluffy buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 hamburger buns or slider-sized buns
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice each hamburger bun in half horizontally.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
- Arrange the assembled buns in a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Consider using shredded turkey or plant-based chicken for variations. Adjust hot sauce to suit spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg