Name: Buffalo Chicken Cheese Stromboli Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced; 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided; 1/4 cup ranch dressing; 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight; 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese; 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tsp olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet)

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Introduction

This Chicken Cheese Bake is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for game day or a casual dinner. It combines tender chicken with melty cheeses and a spicy buffalo ranch sauce, all wrapped in golden pizza dough. It’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

A close-up of a long, rectangular baked dish filled with shredded chicken in a red sauce, covered by a thick layer of melted, slightly browned cheese with a golden hue on top. The cheese looks stretchy and creamy, slightly bubbling with some browned spots scattered evenly. The dish sits on a wooden board with a white marbled surface in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 tsp olive oil
1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
1/4 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2: Toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the amount according to your preferred heat level. Stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup of wing sauce until the mixture is evenly combined.
Step 3: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape.
Step 4: Spread the buffalo ranch sauce mixture evenly across the dough. Sprinkle the chicken evenly over the sauce, then top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
Step 5: Roll the dough from one side to form a log. Seal both ends tightly to prevent the filling from oozing out during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Once done, allow the bake to rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Step 7: Slice into portions and serve with pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping, if desired.

Tips & Variations

For a milder flavor, reduce the buffalo wing sauce or substitute with a milder hot sauce.
Add finely chopped celery inside the roll for added crunch and freshness.
Use pre-shredded cheese blends for convenience and a gooey texture.
If you prefer, sprinkle some garlic powder or Italian herbs on top before baking for extra aroma.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm slices in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to keep the crust crisp and cheese melted. Avoid microwaving to prevent a soggy crust.

How to Serve

A close-up of a cheesy baked roll on a wooden board, showing one thick layer of melted golden-brown cheese on top, with soft, shredded chicken covered in orange sauce inside. The cheese looks bubbly and slightly browned, stretching over the edges of the roll, and the inside chicken is moist and stringy. The background is a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?

Yes, but make sure the chicken is fully cooked and thawed before mixing with the sauces and assembling the bake.

What other sauces work well as dips?

Aside from ranch and blue cheese, honey mustard or a simple marinara sauce pair nicely with this chicken cheese bake.