Soft & Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Buns – Oven-Baked & Family Favorite

Soft & Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Buns – Golden, Fluffy & Oven-Baked

Introduction

If you are looking for the ultimate comfort food recipe, you’ve found it! These cheesy chicken buns are the perfect family-friendly meal that everyone will crave. They are soft, packed with flavor, and surprisingly easy to make. Plus, they are make-ahead friendly, so you can prepare them in advance and bake them when you're ready for a delicious oven-baked dinner.

Yields: 4-5 Servings

Prep Time: 25 mins  Baking Time:  15-20 mins

🧀Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH

1 cup (260 ml) Warm water (95-100°F)

• 2 ¼ tsp Instant yeast

• 1 ½ tsp Honey

• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

• 3 ¾ cups All-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp Salt

👩‍🍳FOR THE CREAMY CHICKEN FILLING

• 1 lb (480g) Chicken thighs, finely diced

• 1 tbsp Olive oil

• 1 tbsp Yellow mustard

• 3 tbsp Plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tsp Garlic powder

• 1 tsp Onion powder

• 1 tsp Black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Vegetables: 1 small yellow onion (diced), ½ Red bell pepper, ½ Green bell pepper (chopped).

• The Extras: Fresh parsley, ¼ cup sliced green olives, 2 tbsp corn.

• The Creamy Touch: 1 cup shredded cheese & 3 tbsp Crème fraîche (or Sour cream).

FOR TOPPING & ASSEMBLY

• Cheese slices (Cheddar or Mozzarella)

• Herb cream cheese & extra shredded cheese for garnish.

Quick Tips

• Water Temp: Use lukewarm water (95-100°F). If it's too hot, it will kill the yeast.

• Cool Down: Let the chicken mixture cool completely before stuffing the dough.

• Double Cheese: Put a cheese slice below and above the filling to keep it sealed and tidy.

• Don't Overfill: Keep the filling moderate so the buns don't burst while baking.

Timing

• Kneading: 15 mins.

• Rising: 60 mins + 30 mins.

• Filling: 15 mins.

• Shaping: 10 mins.

• Baking: 15-20 mins.

Step-by-step plan

n a deep bowl, combine the lukewarm water, yeast, and honey. Mix well and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Add the vegetable oil and mix again. Add the flour and salt, and knead for 10–12 minutes until you have a cohesive dough. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken along with the garlic powder, onion powder, 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon of mustard, black pepper, and the crumbled chicken bouillon cube. Season with salt to taste and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and parsley. Cook for another 5-6 minutes.

Add the green olives, corn, shredded cheese, and crème fraîche. Mix well until creamy and let the chicken mixture cool down completely.

Gently punch down the dough to release the air and divide it into 5 equal pieces. Shape them into balls.

Take a piece of dough and roll it out into a thin sheet.

Place a slice of cheese in the center, top it with a spoonful of the chicken mixture, and place another slice of cheese on top.

Fold the dough closed.

Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the herb cream cheese over them and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Let them rise for 30 minutes.

Enjoy Your Cheesy Chicken Buns!

These buns are the perfect comfort food—soft, creamy, and packed with flavor. Whether you're serving them for a quick family dinner or as a party snack, they are guaranteed to be a hit!

💬Have you tried this recipe? Let me know how it turned out in the comments below, and don't forget to share your photos with me. Happy baking!