Baked Cheesy Chicken Bread Rolls

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Baked Cheesy Chicken Bread Rolls

A savory, melt-in-your-mouth snack featuring seasoned shredded chicken and bubbly melted cheese nestled in soft dinner rolls.

  • Prep time: 15 minutes

  • Cook time: 15 minutes

  • Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

  • Chicken: 1 cup boiled and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great here)

  • Onion: 1 small, finely chopped

  • Capsicum (Bell Pepper): ½ cup, finely chopped

  • Garlic: 1 tsp garlic paste

  • Condiments: 2 tbsp ketchup (or pizza sauce) and 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • Seasoning: Salt (to taste), ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp red chili powder, and ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)

For the Rolls & Topping

  • Bread: 1 pack of dinner rolls or slider buns

  • Cheese: 1½ cups mozzarella or cheddar cheese, grated

  • Butter Mixture: 2 tbsp butter (melted) mixed with 1 tsp garlic powder

  • Garnish: Freshly chopped parsley or coriander

Detailed Instructions

1. Sauté the Savory Filling

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic paste, sautéing for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft. Add the shredded chicken and chopped capsicum.

2. Season and Combine

Stir in the salt, black pepper, red chili powder, and chili flakes. Mix thoroughly and cook for 3–4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the capsicum to soften slightly. Remove the pan from the heat. Once the mixture has cooled for a minute, stir in the ketchup (or pizza sauce) and mayonnaise until the chicken is evenly coated and creamy.

3. Prepare and Stuff the Rolls

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Take your dinner rolls and make a deep slit down the center of each, being careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Gently pull the bread apart and stuff each roll generously with the prepared chicken filling.

4. Add Cheese and Butter

Place the stuffed rolls side-by-side on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese over the top of the filling in each roll. Using a pastry brush, coat the tops and sides of the bread with the melted garlic butter.

5. Bake to Perfection

Place the tray in the center rack of the oven. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling, and the edges of the rolls have turned a beautiful golden brown.

6. Garnish and Serve

Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh parsley or coriander. Serve these rolls while hot, ideally paired with extra ketchup or a creamy garlic dipping sauce.

Tips for the Best Rolls

  • Don’t Overfill: While it’s tempting to pile the chicken high, keep the filling level with the top of the bread to ensure the cheese stays on the roll rather than sliding off onto the tray.

  • Soft vs. Crusty: If you prefer a softer roll, cover the tray loosely with aluminum foil for the first 8 minutes of baking, then remove it for the final 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

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