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These Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Strombolis are the perfect fun family dinner or game day go-to. Pizza dough rolled up with ranch, extra saucy buffalo chicken, three kinds of cheese, and homemade “pizza seasoning” sprinkled on top. As soon as these strombolis come out of the oven, serve them up with more buffalo sauce and ranch. Then just slice, eat, and ENJOY. Trust me, every last bite of these mini strombolis are delicious and so much fun! Everyone is sure to love them.
It’s that time of year. School is back in session, football is what everyone is talking about (at least around here), and fall will be here before we know it. I know we’re not there just quite yet, but I’m getting prepared for the season with these buffalo chicken strombolis. Yes, strombolis, because I made these mini and personal sized.
Stromboli seems to be one of those items that many people only order at their favorite pizza spot. But just like a classic pizza, these strombolis are really easy to make at home!
So that’s what we’re doing today.
The idea
Really the idea just came from the fact that football season is just around the corner. Sunday nights will be spent with the game on in the background during family gatherings. My dad and brothers all had their fantasy draft this week, and they are set!
Since my family is obsessed with anything buffalo chicken, I loved the idea of creating a buffalo chicken stromboli. In reality, it’s the same thing as a pizza…but just a bit more fun. And anything stuffed with cheese is always delicious!
Start with the dough
Start with the dough. I like to use my homemade pizza dough recipe from the HBH Super Simple cookbook. It’s the easiest to make and truly delicious. If you can think a few hours ahead of time, I’d recommend making your own dough. If not, store-bought pizza dough works great too (Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s both have great options)!
Once you have the dough situation sorted out, the rest is easy and comes together quickly.
Onto assembly
The chicken is a simple mix of buffalo sauce, cilantro, fresh chives, and jalapeños. I like to toss in some crumbled blue cheese too. I just love buffalo chicken and blue cheese together.
Once the chicken is tossed, divide the dough into four pieces and roll each piece out. Now layer with ranch, buffalo chicken, and lots of cheese. Tuck in the dough and wrap and roll, just as if you were making cinnamon rolls.
It’s so simple and easy to do!
And finally, bake
Now that the strombolis are formed, brush each with a beaten egg and then sprinkle the tops with my homemade “pizza seasoning”. This is a delicious blend of parmesan, sesame seeds, and Italian seasoning.
The seasoning might seem like just another thing you have to add, but trust me, it’s so good. Don’t skip it.
Bake these up and you’ll soon be enjoying amazing strombolis right at home. The outside has a perfectly seasoned crust, while the inside is cheesy and spicy. Another plus, your kitchen will smell incredible.
These aren’t fancy at all, but that’s what makes this recipe SO GOOD. These doughy pockets of pleasure are the cheesy strombolis we all crave most from our favorite pizza spots…just made at home. Bonus, they’re going to be pretty darn perfect for all the upcoming fall game days.
Are you excited? I’m not quite ready just yet for fall…but I am excited!
Looking for more game day recipes? Here are a few to try:
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Fried Buffalo Goat Cheese Balls
Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Folded Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Lastly, if you make these Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Strombolis, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Strombolis
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 568 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (homemade sauce in notes)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (homemade sauce in notes)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or asiago cheese
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2.In a bowl, combine the chicken, buffalo sauce, cilantro, chives, and jalapeño. 3. Divide the pizza dough into 4 balls. On a floured surface, roll the dough into about an 8-inch circle/oval. Spread each piece of dough with ranch, then add buffalo chicken on top in an even layer. Top with equal amounts of mozzarella and cheddar. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce, if desired. Tuck in two sides of the dough, then roll up into a log (like a cinnamon roll), pinch to seal. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.4. In a bowl, combine the parmesan, sesame seeds, and Italian seasoning. Brush the tops of the stromboli with the beaten egg, then sprinkle with the parmesan. Take a sharp knife and cut 2 small slits in the top of the dough.5. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375° and bake another 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve with additional buffalo sauce and/or ranch. ENJOY!
Notes
Buffalo Sauce: In a glass jar or measuring cup, mix 1/2 cup hot sauce, 1/2 cup olive oil or melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a 1/2 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Ranch: In a glass jar or measuring cup, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and a pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
Have you ever made just one big buffalo chicken stromboli instead of 4 small ones? If yes, are there any changes that would need to be made to the recipe?
Hi Sherry,
So sorry, I have not tried that, I think it would be a lot to handle! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
I accidentally made a giant one because I didn’t read the instructions carefully and layered them all 😂 it actually worked with the same baking time somehow! It was amazing!
Haha amazinggg! So glad it worked out! 🙂
I have a question – not a comment. Hope it’s OK to ask here.
Can these be prepared and then baked off later? If yes, just wrap and refrigerate or freeze until ready?
Hey Ro,
Totally, that will work well for you! Let me know if I can help in any other way, I hope you love this recipe! xx
Thank you! Love your site! So far, I’ve had a 99% success rate with your recipes. These will be the first thing I try once I get my kitchen back 🙂
An absolute 10/10. So quick and easy for a work night. I wanted to eat two! Will definitely make again using all of the homemade items.
Hey Caitlin,
Awesome!! 🍂 I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xx
Excellent Stromboli! Super quick to make and are just delicious! Thank you!!
Hi Jennifer,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for trying it out! xTieghan
I made this for my family tonight- 3 older kids. They all loved it. I made one exactly as the recipe and I substituted BBQ chicken (minus the blue cheese) for the second. They both were amazing. We will be making this again soon! Kids have leftovers packed for lunch too! Thanks Tieghan
Hey Cole,
Awesome! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! xTieghan
This was the perfect football food to make. Followed the directions exactly and it was delicious, cheesy, and just a little bit spicy.
We didn’t see in the instructions where to put the blue cheese so we just threw it in before we rolled the Stromboli up and that worked great.
These would be perfect to being to a party.
Hey Jessica,
Happy Monday! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for giving it a try! The blue cheese can also be added in step 3. xTieghan
I made these twice last week! The first time the original recipe, and the second time I stuffed them with supreme pizza toppings. My family absolutely went crazy over them both times!! Even my kids who are picky eaters. We will definitely keep this in our regular rotation.
Hey Ashley,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a go:) xTieghan
I had to use a pound and a half of pizza dough. The first couple I made were stretched too thin. Maybe because it was store bought? They still turned out delicious though!
Hey Cheri,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a go:) Could be the store bought dough yes. xTieghan
This was so easy and absolutely fire! Made with friends for a fun dinner.
Hey Cynthia,
Fantastic! Love to hear that the recipe was enjoyed, thanks bunch for making it. Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
These were delicious! Added some pepperoncinis to the mixture for a crunch.
My only minor nit about these was the instructions for rolling them up. It took me a few different tries before I figured out how to properly roll them. Maybe a quick video??? We will definitely make these again! So good.
Hey Callie,
Awesome! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your feedback. I’m glad it was enjoyed! It’s rolled similar to a burrito. xTieghan
I made these last night and they were AWESOME! I have a question. Do you think these could be made and then frozen before baking? Would you thaw first or bake frozen (adding time). It would be a perfect make ahead meal .
Hey Barbara,
Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! I think these would be totally fine to freeze and bake from frozen. xxTieghan
Another five star recipe from you!! We made these on Saturday and they were beyond amazing!! We used some leftover chicken from the night before, and purchased some pre-made dough, which made these so simple to make. 10/10 for this one!!
Hey Mindy,
Awesome! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a go! Have a wonderful week:) xTieghan
nom nom.. these look so good.
Thanks so much Hena! xTieghan
Made this for dinner tonight and it was SO good! I shredded rotisserie chicken which worked perfectly. Also loved the blue cheese sprinkled throughout. It made 4 large Stromboli’s which should last my husband and I a few nights!
Hey Michelle,
Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! xxTieghan
Made these for dinner this weekend, was a huge hit! Hubby is already asking for them again! Where can I find your homemade dough? I made my own and it was good, but would like to try yours!
Thank you! 😀
Hey Sarah,
Awesome! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a go! The dough recipe is in the HBH Super Simple cookbook. Have a wonderful week:) xTieghan