Description

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender cooked chicken tossed in spicy buffalo wing sauce and creamy ranch dressing, all wrapped in a golden, crispy pizza dough crust and baked to perfection. This flavorful stromboli-inspired bake combines mozzarella and cheddar cheeses for a melty, savory finish, perfect for game day or a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
1/4 cup ranch dressing
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Dough

1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake.
Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the quantity of wing sauce based on your preferred spice level. Then, stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce until the mixture is evenly combined.
Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the defrosted pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, ensuring it’s evenly stretched to accommodate the filling.
Assemble the stromboli: Spread the buffalo ranch sauce mixture evenly across the rolled-out dough. Layer the seasoned chicken mixture over the sauce, then top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses spread uniformly.
Form the log: Roll the dough tightly from one long edge to form a log shape. Seal both ends well to prevent the filling from spilling out during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Serve: Slice into portions and serve warm with optional sides such as pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the heat level; add more for spicier flavor or less for mild.
Ensure the ends of the dough are sealed tightly to prevent filling leakage during baking.
Allow the stromboli to rest before slicing to help the filling set and prevent oozing.
Use your favorite brand or homemade pizza dough for best results.
Serve with additional dips such as blue cheese or ranch dressing for extra creaminess.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, cheese bake, stromboli, buffalo sauce, baked chicken recipe, game day recipe, mozzarella, cheddar, pizza dough