BBQ Chicken Pizza Crescent Ring with Honey Barbecue Sauce
This impressive ring-shaped appetizer combines tender shredded chicken tossed in honey barbecue sauce with melted pizza cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. The circular presentation creates a stunning centerpiece that's perfect for parties, game day gatherings, or family dinners. Each bite delivers the classic flavors of barbecue chicken pizza in a fun, pull-apart format that's easy to share. The golden brown crescent dough provides a flaky, buttery contrast to the savory chicken filling, while the warm pizza sauce on the side adds an extra layer of flavor for dipping.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded pizza blend cheese, 8-oz packagecheddar or mozzarella1:1
Same melting properties
- ½ cup honey barbecue sauceregular BBQ sauce + 1 tbsp honey1:1
Similar sweetness level
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
- 2 cans refrigerated Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls, 8 oz, 8 count
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F and line large cookie sheet with parchment paper
- 2
Mix cooked chicken, 1 cup cheese, barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup pizza sauce, and onion in medium bowl
- 3
Unroll dough and separate into 16 triangles, arrange in ring with short sides forming 5-inch center circle
- 4
Divide 1/2 cup cheese among triangle halves closest to center, spoon chicken mixture over cheese, top with remaining cheese
- 5
Bring each triangle up over filling and tuck under bottom layer to secure around entire ring
- 6
Melt butter and stir in garlic powder, brush over ring
- 7
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until deep golden brown and thoroughly baked
- 8
Cool 10 minutes, transfer to serving plate, heat remaining pizza sauce for dipping
Tips
Make sure to tuck the dough triangles securely under the bottom layer to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking
Let the ring cool for the full 10 minutes before transferring to avoid breaking the delicate structure
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, or cook and shred chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate assembled unbaked ring up to 4 hours, add 5 minutes to baking time
Mix chicken filling up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate
Serve warm with heated pizza sauce for dipping
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill triangles to avoid filling leaking out
Make sure dough is properly tucked under to secure filling
Substitutions
Same melting properties
Similar sweetness level
FAQ
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the ring and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking. Add 5 minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold.
What if I don't have pizza sauce for dipping?
You can use marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or even extra barbecue sauce as alternatives for dipping.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.