Description

This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a flavorful and comforting stromboli-style dish featuring shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo wing sauce combined with creamy ranch dressing, all wrapped in a golden pizza dough crust and topped with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Perfectly baked until bubbly and crisp, this dish makes a delicious appetizer or main course with optional dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

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

Dough & Cheese

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

Other

1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the stromboli.
Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked shredded or diced chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust this amount to your desired heat level. Then stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce to coat the chicken evenly, creating a flavorful filling.
Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the defrosted pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, large enough to hold the filling and be rolled into a log.
Assemble the Stromboli: Evenly spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture over the rolled out dough, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly on top of the chicken layer.
Shape the Stromboli: Carefully roll the dough from one side to form a tight log, sealing both ends securely to keep the filling contained during baking. Place the rolled stromboli seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stromboli for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Rest and Serve: Remove the stromboli from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This resting time helps the filling set for easier slicing. Slice into portions and serve warm with optional pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

Adjust buffalo wing sauce amount according to desired spice level.
Ensure the dough is sealed well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
Use a floured surface to prevent dough from sticking while rolling out.
Letting the stromboli rest before slicing helps maintain its shape and keeps the filling from spilling out.
Serve with additional ranch or blue cheese dressing for an authentic buffalo flavor experience.

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

Keywords: buffalo chicken, stromboli, cheese bake, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, pizza dough, mozzarella, cheddar, baked stromboli