Description
Spicy buffalo chicken pizza rolls bring zesty comfort to classic appetizer traditions. Crispy dough pockets packed with tangy chicken and melted cheese create an irresistible snack you’ll crave at game nights and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, ensuring a perfectly heated cooking environment for the pizza rolls.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and gently stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, creating an even base for the filling.
- Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, thoroughly coating each piece to infuse maximum flavor.
- Distribute the spicy chicken mixture across the dough, covering the surface evenly and leaving a small border around the edges.
- Generously scatter mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the chicken, followed by a sprinkle of chopped green onions for added freshness and color.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight cylindrical log, applying gentle pressure to seal the ingredients inside.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into uniform 1-inch rolls, creating bite-sized portions.
- Arrange the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other for even cooking.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the rolls transform into a golden-brown delight with bubbling, melted cheese.
- Serve immediately alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for a delectable dipping experience.
Notes
- Choose a high-protein tortilla or low-carb wrap for a healthier alternative to traditional pizza dough.
- Add extra buffalo sauce after baking for more intense flavor and spiciness.
- Swap chicken with pulled jackfruit or tofu for a vegetarian version that maintains the zesty buffalo profile.
- Cool rolls slightly before serving to prevent burning and allow cheese to set for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 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: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg