Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Strombolis (Print version)
Golden pizza dough wrapped around buffalo chicken, ranch, and plenty of melted cheese for a sliceable dinner with real heat.
# Ingredients:
For the strombolis
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1 lb (450 g) pizza dough, room temperature
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2 cups (280 g) cooked shredded chicken
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1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce, plus more for serving
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3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup (60 ml) ranch dressing, plus more for serving
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
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1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped, optional
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1 cup (115 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
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1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1/3 cup (40 g) crumbled blue cheese, optional
For the topping
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/4 cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes if it is cold.
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In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch, parsley, chives, and jalapeño until evenly coated and creamy.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into an oval about 8 inches long.
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Spread one-quarter of the chicken mixture over each dough oval, leaving a clean border. Top with mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese if using.
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Fold in the short sides, roll each piece into a log, and pinch the seam closed. Place seam side down on the baking sheet and cut 2 small vents in the top of each roll.
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Brush each stromboli with beaten egg. Mix parmesan, sesame seeds, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder, then sprinkle it over the tops.
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Bake for 20-24 minutes, until the crust is deeply golden and the filling is hot. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with extra buffalo sauce and ranch.
# Good to know:
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Use fully cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken or leftover baked chicken.
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Resting before slicing helps the cheese settle and keeps the filling inside.
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For hotter strombolis, serve extra buffalo sauce on the side instead of adding too much to the filling.