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Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are a delicious and flavorful baked treat perfect for a snack or light meal.
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Irresistible Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns

These Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns are a flavor explosion! Warm, fluffy buns filled with a savory, slightly spicy chicken mixture and loads of melted cheese make for an irresistible snack, appetizer, or light meal. They are easy to customize to your preferred spice level and cheese varieties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 6-8 hamburger buns or brioche buns
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: Everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds for topping

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Mixing spoons or spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Oven
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Two forks or stand mixer (for shredding chicken)
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. If not already cooked, cook chicken breasts using your preferred method (baking, boiling, etc.). Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks or a stand mixer.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, buffalo wing sauce, cheddar cheese, green onions, celery, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed for desired flavor.
  5. Thoroughly mix all ingredients until well combined and creamy, ensuring the cream cheese is fully incorporated.
  6. Slice the hamburger buns in half horizontally.
  7. Brush the cut sides of the buns with melted butter.
  8. Generously spread the chicken filling onto the bottom halves of the buns.
  9. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken filling. Then, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  10. Optionally, sprinkle the buns with everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds.
  11. Place the assembled buns on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning!
  12. Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the spice level. For a milder flavor, substitute with ranch dressing or BBQ sauce. Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or provolone. You can prepare the chicken filling up to 24 hours in advance. Assemble the buns and freeze them before baking; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed. Serve with a side salad, coleslaw, or a dipping sauce like ranch, blue cheese, or spicy mayo. If buns are browning too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil. To prevent filling leakage, use softened cream cheese and avoid overfilling the buns.