🧀🍗 Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (optional, extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or mayonnaise
- 1 small onion (very finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Chili flakes (optional)
For the Dough
Option 1 (easy):
- 6–8 soft dinner rolls / bread buns
Option 2 (from scratch):
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
For Topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley or oregano
- Extra mozzarella cheese
- Bacon bits (optional, like in the image)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix:
- Shredded chicken
- Mozzarella + cheddar
- Cream cheese / mayo
- Onion, garlic, spices
Mix well until creamy and cheesy.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dough
- If using ready rolls:
Flatten each roll gently with your hand. - If making homemade dough:
- Mix all dough ingredients
- Knead 8–10 minutes
- Let rise 1 hour
- Divide into balls and flatten
3️⃣ Stuff & Shape
- Place a generous spoon of filling in the center
- Add extra mozzarella inside (important for cheese pull 😍)
- Close and seal tightly into a ball
4️⃣ Arrange & Top
- Place rolls seam-side down in a greased baking tray
- Brush with melted butter mixed with garlic powder
- Sprinkle herbs, bacon bits, and extra cheese on top
5️⃣ Bake
- Oven: 180°C (350°F)
- Time: 18–25 minutes
- Bake until golden, bubbly, and melty
Optional:
Broil 2 minutes at the end for extra browning 🔥
🧡 Serving Tips
- Serve hot (cheese pull is BEST fresh)
- Dip in:
- Garlic sauce
- Ranch
- Spicy mayo
- Marinara
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Seal the dough well so cheese doesn’t leak
✔ Use low-moisture mozzarella for better stretch
✔ Let rest 3–5 minutes before pulling apart