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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake Recipe

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This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a comforting and flavorful stromboli-style dish packed with shredded chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing, layered with gooey mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, then rolled in pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect for game day or a hearty weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Filling

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

Cheese

  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Dough

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature while you prepare the stromboli.
  2. Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the amount of sauce to match your desired heat level. Then stir in ranch dressing along with the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce until everything is evenly combined to create a creamy, spicy filling.
  3. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the defrosted pizza dough into a long rectangular shape large enough to hold the filling. This will be the base that envelopes all your flavorful ingredients.
  4. Assemble Stromboli: Spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture evenly across the rolled dough, making sure to leave a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly on top of the chicken mixture to ensure a gooey cheese pull with every bite.
  5. Roll and Seal: Carefully roll the dough from one side to form a tight log, similar to a stromboli. Seal both ends securely to prevent any filling from leaking out during baking. Place the rolled log seam-side down onto a greased or non-stick baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This ensures the flavors meld perfectly and the dough cooks through.
  7. Rest and Serve: Remove the stromboli from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the filling to set slightly, making it easier to slice. Slice into portions and serve warm with your choice of pizza sauce or additional ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • Adjust buffalo wing sauce quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Let the stromboli rest before slicing to avoid filling spillage.
  • Serve with extra ranch dressing or pizza sauce for dipping.
  • For crispier crust, brush the outside of the dough with olive oil before baking.

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, stromboli, cheese bake, spicy chicken bake, baked chicken roll, easy dinner, game day recipe

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