Buffalo Chicken Bake Casserole (Printer-Friendly)

Spicy chicken, ranch, and gooey cheeses wrapped in pizza dough for hearty, flavorful slices everyone loves.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
02 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

→ Dough and Cheese

04 - 1 sheet pizza dough (about 13 oz, store-bought or homemade)
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

→ For Baking and Finishing

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for brushing dough)
08 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for rolling dough

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Toss the shredded chicken with 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce until thoroughly coated. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes for optimal flavor absorption.
02 - Blend the ranch dressing with the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce in a small bowl until uniform and creamy.
03 - Sprinkle flour over a clean work surface and roll the pizza dough into a 12x15 inch rectangle. If dough resists, let it relax for several minutes and continue rolling.
04 - Spread the buffalo ranch mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 inch border on all sides. Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken across the surface, then top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
05 - Beginning with a long side, roll the dough tightly into a log with the filling fully enclosed. Pinch the seam and ends to seal, ensuring no filling escapes.
06 - Arrange the roll seam-side down on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet. Optionally brush the surface with olive oil for enhanced browning. Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes or until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
07 - Allow the baked roll to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Cut into thick slices using a sharp serrated knife for clean portions.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Letting the bake rest before slicing helps set the filling for neatly layered servings.
02 - Customize spice level by adjusting the ratio of buffalo sauce to ranch dressing.
03 - This dish is suitable for using leftover chicken and can be prepared in advance and frozen before baking.
04 - Pairs well with crisp celery sticks or a green salad to balance the richness.

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