Description
Savory buffalo chicken pizza rolls combine spicy buffalo sauce with melted cheese and tender chicken in a crispy, handheld appetizer. Quick preparation ensures delicious results you can easily enjoy during game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish and Dipping:
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Thoroughly coat shredded chicken with zesty buffalo sauce, ensuring even distribution of flavor.
- Flatten pizza dough into a rectangular shape on a lightly dusted work surface, creating a smooth canvas for filling.
- Layer the buffalo-infused chicken across the dough, maintaining an even spread for consistent taste in each bite.
- Generously scatter mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the chicken, creating a rich, melty foundation.
- Carefully roll the dough into a compact log, applying gentle pressure to seal the ingredients within.
- Slice the rolled dough into uniform 1-inch segments, revealing the spiraled interior.
- Position the pizza rolls on the prepared baking sheet, allowing slight separation between each piece.
- Brush the tops with melted butter to enhance golden browning and add a luxurious sheen.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the rolls transform into a crispy, golden-brown delicacy.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives for a pop of color and herbaceous accent.
- Serve immediately alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for a delectable dipping experience.
Notes
- Experiment with homemade buffalo sauce by adjusting spice levels to suit personal heat preferences, using hot sauce varieties like Sriracha or Frank’s RedHot.
- Substitute chicken with shredded jackfruit or tofu for vegetarian/vegan versions, ensuring protein alternatives are well-seasoned with buffalo sauce.
- Opt for gluten-free pizza dough or cauliflower crust to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the classic buffalo chicken flavor profile.
- Prep rolls ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which helps maintain structural integrity and allows flavors to meld together more intensely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg