Description

Enjoy a spicy and cheesy Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake, a flavorful stromboli-style dish featuring tender cooked chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing, wrapped in pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. This dish is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner and offers a delightful combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

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

Dough and Cheese

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 your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the stromboli evenly and achieving a crispy crust.
Prepare Chicken Mixture: Toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the sauce amount depending on how spicy you like it. Then, stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup of wing sauce until all ingredients are well combined to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the defrosted pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, which will make it easier to roll into a log with the filling inside.
Assemble Stromboli: Spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top of the chicken to add meltiness and richness.
Roll and Seal: Carefully roll the dough from one side to form a log, ensuring the filling is enclosed. Seal both ends tightly to prevent any filling from leaking during baking. Place the rolled stromboli seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet to maintain its shape while baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is thoroughly melted. This ensures a crisp exterior and a hot, gooey interior.
Rest and Serve: Let the stromboli rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This helps the filling set so it doesn’t spill out. Slice into portions and serve with pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping if desired.

Notes

Adjust buffalo wing sauce quantity to control the spice level according to your preference.
Ensure pizza dough is properly defrosted and at room temperature before rolling to prevent tearing.
You can substitute homemade dough or store-bought dough depending on convenience.
Resting the stromboli before slicing helps keep the filling intact.
Serve with your choice of dipping sauce such as ranch, blue cheese, or pizza sauce for added flavor.

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

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