Description
These Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets are a delicious and convenient snack or meal, perfect for game day or a fun family dinner. Filled with tender shredded chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce and gooey melted cheeses, these pockets are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
For the Pizza Pockets:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (16 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Assemble the Pizza Pockets: Roll out the pizza dough and cut into rectangles. Spoon buffalo chicken on one half of each piece, add dressing and cheeses, then fold and seal.
- Bake: Place on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley, then brush over the hot pockets. Serve warm with extra dressing for dipping.
Notes
- You can add sautéed onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- The pockets can be made ahead and frozen unbaked; adjust baking time when cooking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
