Description
These Buffalo Chicken Pastry Bites combine tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with creamy cheeses, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for game day or parties, these bite-sized appetizers pack a flavorful punch and are easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid easy cleanup.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut the pastry into 16 equal squares for bite-sized portions.
- Assemble Bites: Place a heaping teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. If desired, sprinkle a little crumbled blue cheese on top of the filling for extra flavor.
- Seal the Pastry: Fold each square into a triangle or bring the four corners together to form a small pouch. Pinch the edges firmly to seal the filling inside and prevent leakage during baking.
- Egg Wash and Bake: Arrange the prepared bites on your lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to give them a golden, shiny finish once baked.
- Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired. Serve warm, ideally with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- These bites are great for game day or parties as flavorful finger food.
- You can prepare the bites ahead of time and bake them just before serving for convenience.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing to complement the spicy buffalo flavors.
- Optional blue cheese crumbles add a tangy richness but can be omitted if preferred.
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before working with it for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
