Description
Discover the mouthwatering delight of Cheesy Dynamite Chicken Buns, a perfect fusion of tender shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, and zesty jalapeños all nestled in soft, fluffy buns. This recipe promises an explosion of flavors with every bite, making it an ideal choice for any gathering or cozy family dinner. Easy to prepare and fully customizable to suit your spice preference, these cheesy buns are sure to impress both guests and picky eaters alike. Whether served as appetizers or a main dish, your taste buds will be dancing with joy!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup jalapeños, diced (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 package of ready-to-bake burger buns (8 count)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil the chicken breast in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred using two forks.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, blend together shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and optional hot sauce until smooth.
- Prepare the buns: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut off the tops of the burger buns and hollow out slightly.
- Assemble: Fill each bun generously with the cheesy chicken mixture and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush melted butter over each bun and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (90g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 62mg