Description
These Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal, perfect for any occasion. Filled with spicy buffalo chicken, gooey cheese, and wrapped in a crispy crust, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Pockets:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- flour for dusting
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dough: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle.
- Prepare filling: Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and dressing. Spoon mixture onto dough squares.
- Assemble pockets: Top with cheeses, fold dough over, and seal edges. Crimp with a fork.
- Bake: Brush pockets with butter, sprinkle garlic powder, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- These pizza pockets can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- To reheat, bake from frozen at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
