Description

This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a flavorful and satisfying dish combining shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing, wrapped in pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. The melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses add richness, making it a perfect appetizer or main course for game days, casual dinners, or any craving for a spicy, cheesy treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
1/4 cup ranch dressing

Others

1 tsp olive oil
1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the stromboli to a golden crisp.
Mix Chicken and Sauces: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce, adjusting based on your preferred heat level. Stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup of wing sauce until the mixture is well combined and evenly coated.
Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, which will make it easier to spread the filling and roll up the stromboli.
Assemble the Stromboli: Spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture evenly across the rolled-out dough. Then evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top.
Form the Log: Gently roll the dough from one side to create a log, sealing both ends tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet for even cooking.
Bake: Bake the stromboli in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
Rest and Serve: Let the stromboli rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set. Slice into portions and serve warm with pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping if desired.

Notes

Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
Make sure the pizza dough is fully thawed and pliable for easy rolling.
Sealing the ends tightly helps keep the filling intact during baking.
Letting the stromboli rest after baking ensures cleaner slices and better presentation.
Serve with cool dips like ranch or blue cheese to balance the heat from the buffalo sauce.

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

Keywords: Buffalo chicken bake, buffalo chicken stromboli, cheesy buffalo chicken, buffalo chicken pizza dough, spicy chicken bake