Buffalo Chicken Cheese Stromboli Recipe
A delicious and spicy Chicken Cheese Bake featuring tender cooked chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing, rolled inside a pizza dough with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Baked until golden and bubbly, this hearty stromboli-style dish offers a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and tangy flavors ideal for game days or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Dough and Topping
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the stromboli.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the amount if you prefer more or less heat. Then, stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce until the mixture is evenly combined and creamy.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, big enough to hold the filling and allow for rolling.
- Assemble Stromboli: Evenly spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture across the dough, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Shape the Stromboli: Carefully roll the dough from one side into a log shape, sealing both ends well to prevent leakage during baking. Place the seam side down on a greased or non-stick baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the stromboli in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the stromboli rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of buffalo wing sauce.
- Make sure to seal the edges tightly to prevent the filling from leaking while baking.
- The resting period helps the filling set, making slicing easier and cleaner.
- Use pre-cooked chicken to save time; rotisserie chicken works well.
- Feel free to add vegetables like chopped bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and texture.
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