Description
These Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets are a delicious and spicy twist on traditional pizza. Filled with shredded buffalo chicken, gooey mozzarella, and optional blue cheese, all wrapped in crispy pizza dough, they make the perfect game day snack or easy dinner. Baked until golden and brushed with garlic butter, they offer a flavorful, satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Dough and Topping
- 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix the Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing. Stir well to fully coat the chicken with the tangy, spicy sauce mix.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a clean surface and cut it into 6 equal rectangular pieces to form the pockets.
- Assemble Pockets: Spoon a portion of the buffalo chicken mixture onto one half of each dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and, if using, crumbled blue cheese on top of the chicken filling.
- Seal the Pockets: Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket and press the edges with a fork to seal them tightly, preventing the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Brush and Season: Place the pockets onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder for added flavor and a golden finish.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese inside is bubbly.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the pockets to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired for a fresh, colorful touch.
Notes
- Serve with additional ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping to enhance flavor.
- You can prepare these pockets ahead of time and reheat them in the oven or air fryer for convenience.
- These pockets are perfect for game day snacks or a quick, easy dinner option.
