Buffalo Chicken Strombolis
Buffalo Chicken Strombolis combine spicy buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese wrapped in a crispy golden crust, making a perfect hand-held dish for game days or family dinners. This savory, cheesy, and spicy recipe is easy to prepare, customizable, and ideal for sharing.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Not Gluten Free
Base
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (about 12x14 inches rolled out)
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped celery or green onions
Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, toss shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Optionally, mix in crumbled blue cheese or diced celery for extra texture and flavor contrast.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 12×14 inches, ensuring an even thinness for proper baking.
- Assemble the stromboli: Layer shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the cheese, then sprinkle chopped green onions or additional toppings as desired.
- Roll and seal: Carefully roll the dough starting from one long edge, tucking the filling as you go. Pinch and fold the ends tightly to completely seal in the filling to avoid leaks.
- Brush and bake: Brush the outside of the stromboli with melted butter mixed with minced garlic to create a fragrant, golden crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough: It rolls easier and is less likely to tear.
- Don’t overload the filling to prevent leakage.
- Chill the stromboli for 15 minutes after rolling to maintain shape.
- Brush with garlic butter for flavor and beautiful browning.
- Preheat a pizza stone or baking sheet for a crispier crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stromboli slice (1/4 of stromboli)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, stromboli, buffalo sauce, game day recipe, spicy chicken, baked, appetizer, comfort food