Irresistible Cheesy Ranch Chicken Bombs
These cheesy ranch chicken bombs are a quick, crowd-pleasing Super Bowl snack featuring tender chicken, zesty ranch seasoning, and gooey cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18 bombs (about 6 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 100g)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar (if using), ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold each puff pastry sheet and cut each into 9 equal squares (about 3×3 inches). Keep covered with a clean towel to prevent drying.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Fold the pastry over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal, shaping into parcels or balls.
- Beat the egg with a splash of water and brush the tops of each chicken bomb with the egg wash.
- Arrange the bombs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Let the bombs cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
If puff pastry is sticky, dust surface and rolling pin lightly with flour. If filling is too wet, add extra shredded cheese or breadcrumbs to bind. Seal edges firmly to prevent leaks. Egg wash gives a golden crust; optionally apply a second coat halfway through baking. Oven temperatures vary; adjust rack or temperature if bottoms brown too fast. Can freeze unbaked bombs on a tray, then transfer to freezer bag and bake from frozen with extra baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bombs per serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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