Description
Savory buffalo chicken pizza rolls bring zesty flavors to game day snacks. Crispy edges and spicy filling make this appetizer a crowd-pleasing choice you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat the oven to 400F (200C).
- On a floured surface, gently stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness.
- Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, thoroughly coating each piece for maximum flavor infusion.
- Distribute the saucy chicken across the dough, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Generously layer mozzarella and blue cheese over the chicken, creating a rich and creamy foundation.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight cylindrical shape, applying gentle pressure to ensure a compact log.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into uniform 1-inch rounds, arranging them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create a savory butter glaze by mixing melted butter with garlic powder, then delicately brush over the pizza rolls.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the rolls transform into a golden, crispy exterior with bubbling cheese.
- Finish by scattering fresh parsley and serving immediately alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Manage spice levels by adjusting buffalo sauce quantity for different heat tolerances.
- Swap chicken with plant-based alternatives like shredded jackfruit or tofu for vegetarian version.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough to make recipe celiac and gluten-sensitive friendly.
- Prep rolls ahead and refrigerate before baking for convenient meal planning and time-saving cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg