Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a deliciously spicy and cheesy stromboli-style dish featuring shredded chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing, wrapped in pizza dough, and baked to golden perfection. It’s a perfect appetizer or main dish for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Stromboli Base
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
Cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stromboli later.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken Mixture: In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce, adjusting to your preferred spice level. Stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce until the mixture is evenly coated.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape to prepare for assembling the stromboli.
- Assemble Stromboli: Spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top to cover the filling.
- Shape Stromboli: Carefully roll the dough from one side to form a log shape. Seal both ends tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a greased or non-stick baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the stromboli in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the stromboli to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the spice level to your taste.
- This buffalo chicken stromboli can be served with additional dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese for extra flavor.
Keywords: buffalo chicken, cheese bake, stromboli, spicy chicken recipe, game day food, baked chicken recipe