Buffalo chicken pull apart bread is the appetizer that disappears first at every game day spread I bring it to. Dough balls get stuffed with spicy chicken and gooey cheese, then baked into one shareable ring you tear apart by hand. It is messy, melty, and exactly what a crowd wants.
Why This Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread Wins
- Stuffed with shredded chicken, hot sauce, and two cheeses
- Baked in a bundt pan for a fun pull apart shape
- Made easy with store bought pizza dough
- Perfect for parties, tailgates, and Super Bowl Sunday
Buffalo chicken, cheese, and pizza dough is a combination that just works. Set it out and watch people gather around the pan.
Pinch the dough tightly around each filling so the cheese stays put while it bakes.
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Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread
- Every piece pulls away with a stretch of melted monterey jack and a hit of blue cheese.
- The butter and hot sauce brush soaks into the crust for tangy, spicy flavor in each bite.
- This buffalo chicken bread is built for sharing, so no one has to wait their turn.
Ingredient Notes
These notes help you choose the right items at the store; the exact measurements in the recipe card below tell you how much of each you need. Most of it comes from the refrigerated section.
- Pizza dough from the store keeps prep simple, though homemade works too.
- Cooked shredded chicken makes this fast; rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
- Monterey jack cheese melts smoothly and ties everything together.
- Hot sauce and butter get whisked into the tangy buffalo brush.
You will need a bundt pan, a couple of mixing bowls, and a pastry brush. The bundt shape is what gives the bread its pull apart ring.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread
Making buffalo chicken pull apart bread is mostly an assembly job once your filling is mixed. You stuff little dough balls, layer them in the pan, and let the oven do the work.
- Whisk the hot sauce and melted butter, then brush 1 tablespoon inside the bundt pan and sprinkle in a little cheese.
- Stir the chicken with 3 cups of cheese and 3 tablespoons of the sauce.
- Flatten a golf ball sized piece of dough, add a spoonful of filling, and pinch it shut.
- Layer the balls in the pan, brushing with sauce and cheese between each layer, then bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
This recipe serves about 8. To check doneness, slide a knife into the center and pull it from the core; if the dough still looks raw, give it another 5 to 10 minutes. You can assemble the pan a few hours ahead and refrigerate it until baking time.
Storage Options
This party bread is best warm and fresh, but leftovers reheat nicely. Let it cool before storing so it does not get soggy.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze well wrapped for up to 1 month.
- Reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes to bring back the crisp edges.
Variations & Substitutions
This recipe takes well to small swaps based on what your crowd likes. Adjust the heat and cheese to taste.
- Use ranch instead of blue cheese if you are not a fan of the funk.
- Swap in cheddar or pepper jack for the monterey jack.
- Dial the hot sauce up or down to match how spicy you want it.
What to Serve with Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread
Buffalo chicken pull apart bread is rich, so cool and crunchy sides balance it out. Lean on classic game day dippers.
- Carrot and celery sticks with blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Crowd friendly crispy chilaquiles cups for another finger food.
- A platter of creamy pesto chicken spirals to round out the table.
A few questions tend to pop up the first time people make this for a party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make buffalo chicken pull apart bread ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble the pan a few hours early, cover it, and refrigerate, then bake just before your guests arrive so it comes out warm.
How do I know when it is done?
Slide a knife into the center and pull it from the core. If the dough still looks raw, bake another 5 to 10 minutes.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Definitely. Shredded rotisserie chicken saves time and works perfectly in the filling.
What if I do not have a bundt pan?
Layer the dough balls in a greased round cake pan or pie dish instead; the shape changes but it bakes the same.
Set this in the middle of the table and step back, because it never lasts long. It is the kind of appetizer people remember long after the game is over.
Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread
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Ingredients
- 2 batches of pizza dough
- 4 cups chicken meat cooked and shredded
- 5 cups monterey jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
- 6 Tbsp hot sauce
- 6 Tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine hot sauce and butter. Brush 1 Tbsp of this mixture all over the interior of a bundt pan.
- In another bowl, combine cheeses and sprinkle a small handful on the bottom of the bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl combine chicken, 3 cups of cheese mixture and 3 Tbsp of hot sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
- Pinch off a golf ball sized hunk of dough and flatten it into a circle. Place a heaping spoonful of the chicken/cheese mixture into the center and pinch the dough shut around it forming a ball.
- Place the ball into the bottom of the bundt pan. Continue doing this until you cover the bottom of the pan. Brush balls with hot sauce mixture and sprinkle some of the remaining cheese on top.
- Repeat this step twice.Once the pan is full, brush more of the hot sauce mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. (if you use all the cheese up in the layers and have none leftover to sprinkle on top, no worries because the top is actually the bottom of the appetizer and it won’t be missed if there isn’t any cheese on it)
- Place in a 375º oven and bake for 50 minutes to an hour. The best way to test for doneness is to carefully slide a knife in the center of the bundt and pull it away from the core. If it looks doughy still, pop it back in until it’s done. Mine took a solid hour.
- If it starts to get too brown, place a piece of tin foil over top.
- Serve with carrot and celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Good morning Melanie! Wow! A gajillion calories?!? Okay, count me in as I am drooling on my keyboard and thinking this would be fantastic for a great appetizer on Sunday. You’re right as to the celery and carrots making the presentation as your first pic is marvelous. Go big or go home indeed! Enjoy the game.
Wowzers! That looks wonderful and perfect for Sunday!
Wow, this sounds great! I’ll have to try it soon. Thank you!