Description
This Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stromboli is a flavorful, game-day perfect recipe combining tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and optional blue cheese or ranch dressing, all wrapped in crispy baked pizza dough. This savory main course offers a delightful balance of spicy, cheesy, and tangy flavors ideal for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Stromboli Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- All-purpose flour for rolling
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional)
Topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Roll the dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 10 by 14 inches, which will provide enough surface to wrap your filling securely.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked shredded chicken with the buffalo wing sauce until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated, giving it a spicy and tangy flavor.
- Assemble the stromboli: Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly down the center of the rolled dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to allow sealing. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken, and if desired, add crumbled blue cheese or drizzle ranch dressing for extra creaminess.
- Roll and seal: Carefully roll the dough lengthwise into a log shape, tucking and pinching the ends and seams tightly to enclose the filling and prevent leakage during baking. Place the stromboli seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush topping and bake: Mix the melted butter with garlic powder and brush this mixture generously over the top of the stromboli to create a flavorful, golden crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Rest and serve: Remove the stromboli from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This resting time allows the filling to set slightly, making slicing easier. Garnish with dried parsley if using, and serve with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken can significantly reduce the preparation time.
- Blue cheese can be substituted with shredded cheddar for a milder flavor.
- You can freeze the strombolis either before baking or after baking for convenient make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (¼ stromboli)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
