Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (divided)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Dough and Cheese
- 1 pizza dough (homemade or store-bought; defrosted if frozen)
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional, for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the chicken log evenly and developing a golden crust.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the cooked shredded or diced chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce to coat it evenly; adjust the amount to suit your preferred spice level. Then mix the ranch dressing with the remaining 1/4 cup of wing sauce thoroughly to create your buffalo ranch spread.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface or clean countertop, roll the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, large enough to hold the filling while allowing for rolling. Spread the buffalo ranch sauce mixture evenly across the surface of the rolled-out dough.
- Add Fillings: Evenly distribute the buffalo-coated chicken over the buffalo ranch sauce layer. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly on top of the chicken to ensure every bite is cheesy and flavorful.
- Form the Log: Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough up into a tight log shape, enclosing all fillings. Seal both ends of the dough log to prevent the cheesy filling from oozing out during baking. Place the sealed log seam-side down on a greased or non-stick baking sheet; brush with olive oil if desired to enhance browning.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbling inside.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken bake from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps the filling set, making it easier to slice. Cut into 4 equal slices and serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce depending on your spice preference.
- Using freshly homemade pizza dough can enhance flavor and texture, but store-bought dough works well for convenience.
- Resting the bake before slicing ensures the filling does not spill out and keeps each slice intact.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing as a dipping sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American