Description
Delicious bites of tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch dressing wrapped in flaky pizza dough, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded: The base of our pizza bombs. Shredded chicken adds protein and a hearty texture.
- ½ cup buffalo sauce: This is where the heat comes from! Choose your favorite brand or make your own for a personalized touch.
- ½ cup ranch dressing: This creamy dressing balances the spice of the buffalo sauce and adds a delicious richness.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese: Melty and gooey, mozzarella is a must for that cheesy goodness.
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (about 13.8 oz): This saves time and ensures a perfect, flaky crust.
- ¼ cup chopped green onions: For a fresh, vibrant garnish.
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash): This will give your pizza bombs that beautiful golden finish.
- Cooking spray: To ensure your pizza bombs don’t stick to the baking sheet.
Instructions
Preheat Oven
First things first, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This step is crucial as it ensures that your pizza bombs bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden-brown crust.
Mix Chicken & Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and half of the chopped green onions. Stir everything together until the chicken is thoroughly coated in the sauce. This mixture is the heart of your pizza bombs, so make sure it’s well combined!
Prepare Dough
Next, roll out your refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Aim for a thickness of about ¼ inch. Once rolled out, use a pizza cutter or knife to slice the dough into 8 equal squares. This is where your pizza bombs will start to take shape!
Fill & Fold
Now comes the fun part! Take one square of dough and place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center. Sprinkle a little mozzarella cheese on top for that cheesy goodness. Carefully fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket, then pinch the edges together firmly to seal it. Make sure there are no gaps, or the filling might ooze out during baking!
Brush & Bake
Place the sealed pizza bombs on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg—this will give them a lovely golden color as they bake. Pop them in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and puffed up. Your kitchen will smell absolutely divine during this time!
Serve
Once baked, let the pizza bombs cool slightly before serving. They can be quite hot inside! Serve them with extra ranch dressing and the remaining chopped green onions for garnish. Trust us, you’ll want to dive right in!
Notes
- Avoid overfilling: While it’s tempting to pack in lots of filling, overfilling can lead to messy explosions in the oven. Stick to a spoonful!
- Seal tightly: Make sure to pinch the edges well so the filling stays contained during baking.
- Experiment with spices: If you like it hot, add some cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the chicken mixture for an extra kick!
- Let them rest: After baking, allow the pizza bombs to cool for a few minutes. This helps the filling set and makes them easier to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bomb
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, pizza bombs, appetizer, game day snacks