Description
Spicy chicken monkey bread delivers a carnival of flavors that dance across your palate with irresistible charm. Crispy edges, gooey cheese, and savory pulled chicken create a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Dough and Garnish:
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and generously coat a bundt pan with cooking spray to ensure easy release after baking.
- Create a robust filling by thoroughly blending shredded chicken, mozzarella, cream cheese, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Separate refrigerated biscuit dough into individual pieces, then slice each biscuit into four equal quarters. Transform each quarter into a compact, round ball.
- Immerse each dough ball into melted butter, ensuring a light, even coating that will promote a golden, crispy exterior during baking.
- Construct the first layer of buttered dough balls in the bundt pan, then strategically distribute the chicken-cheese mixture over this initial foundation.
- Continue alternating layers of butter-coated dough balls and chicken-cheese mixture, building height and ensuring complete coverage throughout the pan.
- Conclude the layering with a final top layer of dough balls, then drizzle any remaining melted butter across the surface for enhanced flavor and browning.
- Transfer the prepared monkey bread to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and fully cooked dough.
- Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period. Carefully invert the monkey bread onto a serving plate to reveal the intricate layers.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm, inviting guests to pull apart the delectable, cheese-filled segments.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and easier preparation, ensuring the meat is freshly shredded and free from tough pieces.
- Swap regular biscuit dough with gluten-free alternatives to make this recipe celiac-friendly, maintaining the same delicious texture and taste.
- Add extra herbs like fresh thyme or rosemary to elevate the savory profile and create a more complex flavor dimension in the chicken mixture.
- Consider reducing butter quantity for a lighter version, using olive oil spray as a healthier alternative while still achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg