Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets
These Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets are packed with spicy shredded chicken, melty mozzarella, and a crispy golden crust! Perfect for a quick snack, game day appetizer, or an easy weeknight meal. Dip them in ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate flavor explosion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 pizza pockets 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
3️⃣ Assemble the Pizza Pockets:
- Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 6 equal squares.
- Place a scoop of Buffalo chicken mixture in the center of each square.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella (and blue cheese, if using).
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle, sealing the edges with a fork.
4️⃣ Bake to Perfection:
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! 😋
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the heat by adding more or less Buffalo sauce.
- Extra Crispy Option: Brush with garlic butter before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 280kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg