Looking for a fun and delicious party appetizer? Look no further than these Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets! Packed with flavor and easy to make, these pizza pockets are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- Bursting with bold flavors from buffalo chicken and gooey cheese
- Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for last-minute party planning
- Ideal for meal prep or a fun twist on pizza night
Ingredient Notes:
- Pizza dough
- Cooked chicken
- Buffalo sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Blue cheese dressing
These ingredients come together to create a flavor explosion in every bite. Feel free to swap out the chicken for shredded pork or tofu for a vegetarian option.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into squares.
- Mix cooked chicken with buffalo sauce.
- Spoon chicken mixture onto each dough square.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Fold dough over filling and seal edges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Helpful Tips:
- Brush the tops of the pizza pockets with melted butter before baking for a golden finish.
- Store any leftover pizza pockets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Swap out the buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce for a different flavor profile.
Expert Tips for the Best Results:
- Use a rotisserie chicken for quick and easy shredded chicken.
- Add diced celery to the chicken mixture for a classic buffalo chicken flavor.
Serving Suggestions:
Pair these Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets with a side of celery sticks and carrot sticks for a complete buffalo chicken experience. Serve with a cold beer or a refreshing soda for a perfect party snack.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
To store, allow the pizza pockets to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes for best results.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I freeze these pizza pockets? Yes, you can freeze them before baking and then bake from frozen.
- Can I use store-bought pizza dough? Absolutely, store-bought dough works great for this recipe.
- Can I make these ahead of time? Yes, you can assemble the pizza pockets ahead of time and bake when ready to serve.
- How spicy are these pizza pockets? The level of spice can be adjusted by using more or less buffalo sauce.
Conclusion:
These Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets are a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more. Try this recipe at your next party and watch them disappear! Share your feedback and enjoy the compliments on your delicious creation.
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Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets: Perfect for Parties
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 12 pizza pockets 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets are the perfect party appetizer, combining the spicy kick of buffalo chicken with gooey cheese in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
For the Pizza Pockets:
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until well combined.
- Assemble the Pizza Pockets: Roll out the pizza dough and cut into squares. Place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken filling on each square, top with mozzarella cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and green onions. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
- Bake: Bake the pizza pockets in a preheated oven at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy these Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets hot and gooey!
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce used.
- Feel free to add extra toppings like diced celery or extra cheese for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg