Buffalo Chicken Bake Casserole (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken, bold buffalo sauce, creamy ranch, and gooey cheese all wrapped in golden pizza dough.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Main Components
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2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
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1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
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1/3 cup ranch dressing
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1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Combine the shredded rotisserie chicken with 1/4 cup of the buffalo wing sauce in a bowl and toss until evenly coated. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
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Mix the ranch dressing with the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce until smooth and set aside.
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Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately 12 by 15 inches. If the dough resists, allow it to rest for 5 minutes and continue rolling.
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Spread the ranch-buffalo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a one-inch border along the edges. Distribute the buffalo chicken mixture evenly on top, then sprinkle the mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese across the filling.
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Beginning at one long edge, tightly roll the dough over the filling to form a log. Pinch the seam and ends closed securely to contain the filling during baking.
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Place the roll seam-side down on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally brush the exterior with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and the crust sounds hollow when tapped.
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Let the bake rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the filling to set. Cut into slices using a sharp serrated knife, slicing gently for clean portions.
# Helpful Hints:
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Letting the baked roll rest before slicing prevents the filling from spilling and helps preserve tidy layers.
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Adjust the spice level easily by varying the amount of buffalo sauce or ranch dressing to suit individual preferences.
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Freeze the unbaked assembled roll for up to three months and bake directly from thawed for a convenient make-ahead meal.