Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a deliciously spicy and cheesy stromboli that combines tender cooked chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce with creamy ranch dressing and a gooey blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, all wrapped in a crispy baked pizza dough. Perfect for a flavorful dinner or game day snack, this easy-to-make recipe delivers bold buffalo flavors in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp olive oil
Cheeses
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when you assemble the stromboli.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the amount depending on your preferred heat level. Then stir in the ranch dressing along with the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce until everything is well combined.
- Roll out dough: On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape large enough to hold the filling evenly.
- Assemble the stromboli: Spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture evenly across the dough’s surface. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top evenly.
- Form the log: Carefully roll the dough from one side to enclose the filling into a log shape. Seal both ends tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stromboli for 30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Allow the stromboli to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after baking to let the filling set. Slice into portions and serve warm with your choice of pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo wing sauce quantity to control the spiciness level.
- Resting before slicing helps the filling set and prevents it from spilling out.
- Use a well-floured surface to prevent the dough from sticking while rolling.
- You can substitute pizza dough with pre-made puff pastry for a different texture.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for authentic buffalo flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Bake, Stromboli, Buffalo Chicken Recipe, Cheesy Chicken Bake, Game Day Snack, Spicy Chicken Bake
