Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake
A mouthwatering dish combining the spicy kick of buffalo wings with gooey cheese, all wrapped in pizza dough. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 prepared pizza dough prepared pizza dough, thawed overnight in refrigerator
- 225 grams shredded mozzarella cheese Experiment with different cheese blends for a unique taste.
- 225 grams shredded cheddar cheese Experiment with different cheese blends for a unique taste.
- 120 milliliters buffalo wing sauce, divided Adjust quantity according to desired spice level.
- 60 milliliters ranch dressing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 220°C for even baking.
- In a bowl, toss cooked chicken with half of the buffalo wing sauce.
- Stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining buffalo wing sauce until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a large rectangle, approximately 30 by 40 centimeters.
- Spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture evenly over the dough.
- Distribute the mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly across the top.
- Beginning at one long edge, roll the dough firmly into a log and pinch and seal both ends.
- Arrange seam-side down on a greased or non-stick baking tray.
Cooking
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice evenly and serve hot, accompanied with pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping as preferred.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in the oven at 180°C for about 10-15 minutes. For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in foil or zip-top bags for up to a month.