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Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets

Make these amazing Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets! An easy recipe using pizza dough filled with spicy Buffalo chicken, mozzarella, and blue cheese, baked until golden. Perfect party food!

Ingredients

(Based on 1x column)

Filling & Dough:

  • ▢ 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • ▢ 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • ▢ ½ cup Buffalo sauce (adjust to taste/spice level)
  • ▢ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ▢ ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • (Optional: 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper mixed into filling)

Assembly & Baking:

  • ▢ 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • ▢ Small bowl of water (alternative for sealing edges)

For Dipping:

  • ▢ Ranch or blue cheese dressing

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Filling:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken and the Buffalo sauce.
  • Stir well until the chicken is evenly and thoroughly coated in the sauce. Taste and add more Buffalo sauce if desired for stronger flavor or more moisture. (Optional: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper here if using).

3. Assemble the Pizza Pockets:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough slightly if needed, aiming for a rectangle that you can easily cut into 6 equal square or rectangular pieces. Cut the dough into 6 portions.
  • Place a portion of the Buffalo chicken mixture (about 1/6th) onto the center of one half of each dough piece, leaving a border around the edges.
  • Top the chicken mixture on each piece with a portion of the shredded mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese (if using).
  • Carefully fold the empty half of each dough square over the filling to create a rectangle or triangle shape.
  • Press the edges together firmly. Use the tines of a fork to crimp and securely seal the edges all around. This helps prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.

4. Egg Wash and Bake:

  • Place the assembled pizza pockets onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush the tops of the pockets evenly with the beaten egg wash. This gives them a nice golden color and shine.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is puffed up, golden brown, and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly (you might see some peeking out!).

5. Serve and Enjoy:

  • Once baked, carefully remove the pizza pockets from the oven. Let them cool for a few minutes as the filling will be very hot.
  • Serve the Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets warm with Ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping. Enjoy that cheesy, spicy goodness!