Description

This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a deliciously spicy and cheesy stromboli-style bake featuring tender cooked chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing, all wrapped in a soft pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect for game day or a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

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 & Other

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

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the stromboli.
Prepare the chicken mixture: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the amount if you prefer more or less heat. Then stir in the ranch dressing along with the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce until well combined.
Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, making it easy to spread the filling evenly.
Assemble the filling: Spread the buffalo ranch sauce mixture evenly across the rolled-out dough. Next, distribute the chicken mixture evenly on top, followed by a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Roll and seal: Carefully roll the dough from one side to form a log shape. Seal both ends tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a lightly greased or non-stick baking sheet.
Bake the stromboli: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Rest and serve: Let the stromboli rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set. Slice into portions and serve with pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping if you like.

Notes

You can adjust the buffalo sauce quantity based on your preferred heat level.
Using freshly shredded cheese provides better melting compared to pre-shredded cheese.
Make sure the pizza dough is well thawed but still cold for easier rolling.
For a crispier crust, you can brush the outside of the dough with olive oil before baking.
Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to retain the crust’s texture.

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

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