Spooky Buffalo Chicken Pumpkins

Pubblicato da Chef Power on 10/31/24I

These Spooky Buffalo Chicken Pumpkins are a fun and festive Halloween treat! Easy to make and packed with flavor, they combine shredded chicken with zesty buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, all wrapped in flaky dough. Perfect for parties or a cozy dinner, these pumpkin-shaped bites will be a hit with everyone!

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 cans of flaky biscuit dough
Mozzarella cheese (or your choice of cheese)
Butcher's twine
Melted butter (for brushing)
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika (optional)

Shop Cookware

Cookware Needed

Baking sheet
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Rolling pin (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken:

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika (if using). Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 2: Shred the Chicken:

Once cooled, use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: Mix the Filling:

Add the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing to the shredded chicken. Stir until well combined, ensuring that all the chicken is coated with the sauce.

Step 4: Prepare the Dough:

Open the cans of flaky biscuit dough. Stretch out each piece of dough with your hands or use a rolling pin to flatten them into larger circles.

Step 5: Stuff the Dough:

Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each piece of dough. Top with a sprinkle of your choice of cheese.

Step 6: Form the Pumpkins:

Fold the dough over the filling like a taco and pinch the seams together to seal. Grab both ends of the “taco” and stretch them toward the middle to form a pumpkin shape.

Step 7: Add Twine and Butter:

Use butcher's twine to tie around the middle of each pumpkin for decoration. Brush the tops with melted butter to give them a golden finish.

Step 8: Bake:

Place the stuffed pumpkins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

These Spooky Buffalo Chicken Pumpkins are a deliciously fun way to celebrate Halloween! With a spicy and creamy filling wrapped in flaky dough, they make for a perfect party snack or a unique dinner idea. Quick to prepare and sure to impress, these pumpkin-shaped bites are a must-try this season!