Here’s a delicious recipe for Chicken Cheese Dinner Rolls—soft, fluffy rolls stuffed with savory chicken and gooey cheese. Perfect for dinner or as a party appetizer! 🐔🧀🥖
Chicken Cheese Dinner Rolls
Ingredients (makes ~12 rolls)
For the dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup water, warm
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or cream cheese (optional, for creaminess)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions
For brushing:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Dough:
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in melted butter, egg, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth and elastic (~8–10 minutes).
- Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling:
- Mix shredded chicken, cheese, mayonnaise/cream cheese (if using), garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional parsley/green onions.
- Shape Rolls:
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece into a small disk, spoon filling in the center, and fold edges to seal. Shape into smooth balls.
- Second Rise:
- Place rolls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes until puffed.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush rolls with melted butter.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve:
- Brush again with butter while warm. Enjoy hot as dinner rolls or snack.
💡 Tips:
- For extra gooey cheese, mix in mozzarella or fontina.
- You can add spices like paprika or chili flakes for a slightly spicy filling.
- These rolls freeze well—just reheat in the oven for a fresh taste.
If you want, I can also give a quick no-yeast version that’s soft, cheesy, and ready in under an hour—perfect for last-minute dinners. Do you want that version?
