Buffalo Chicken Bake Casserole (Printer-Friendly Version)
Shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, and two cheeses in golden pizza dough—ideal for cozy family meals.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Filling
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2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
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1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
→ Sauce and Assembly
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1 pound pizza dough
→ Cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Optional
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1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Combine shredded cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
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Stir together ranch dressing with remaining 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce in a small bowl until uniform.
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Dust a clean surface with flour and roll pizza dough into a 12x15 inch rectangle. Let dough rest 5 minutes if it resists stretching.
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Spread ranch-buffalo mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the edges. Top with buffalo chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly across the surface.
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Starting from a long edge, roll the dough to enclose the filling, like a jelly roll. Pinch the seam and ends tightly to seal.
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Place the roll seam-side down on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, brush with olive oil. Bake in a preheated 425°F (218°C) oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
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Allow the bake to cool at least 5 minutes. Slice with a sharp serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion for tidy servings.
# Helpful Hints:
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Leftover chicken and pizza dough freeze well uncooked—thaw overnight before baking and increase cook time by 5-10 minutes as needed.
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For additional texture and traditional flavor, add diced celery or blue cheese crumbles to the filling.
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Letting the bake rest before slicing helps the filling set for cleaner portions.