Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets - Perfect for Family Dinners

Name: Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets - Perfect for Family Dinners
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings (12 pockets)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:; 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded; 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (medium heat); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Salt to taste; For the Garlic Butter Topping:; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; For the Dipping Sauce:; 1/2 cup ranch dressing; 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing; 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce; 1 teaspoon dried chives; For Assembly:; All-purpose flour for dusting; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash); Cooking spray or olive oil

This Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets recipe brings together the tangy, savory flavors of buffalo chicken wings in a convenient, handheld format that's perfect for busy families. Made with soft pizza dough and filled with tender seasoned chicken tossed in a medium-heat buffalo sauce, creamy melted cheese, and fresh vegetables, these pockets deliver just the right amount of kick without being overwhelming. Each golden-brown pocket is crispy on the outside and loaded with juicy, flavorful filling on the inside. The medium spice level makes them family-friendly while still satisfying those who crave a bit of heat. These versatile pockets work equally well for weeknight dinners, lunch boxes, game day snacks, or casual entertaining. The beauty lies in their portability and customization options - you can adjust the heat level and add your favorite buffalo chicken accompaniments. Served with cool ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce, these pizza pockets transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal that brings comfort food satisfaction to any occasion.

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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Let pizza dough come to room temperature for easier handling

Don't overfill pockets or they may burst during baking

Seal edges thoroughly with fork tines to prevent leaking

Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience

Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control spice level

Make small slits on top if pockets seem very full

Serve immediately while cheese is still melty

Leftover pockets reheat well in the oven

Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets - Perfect for Family Dinners

Prep Time

25 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (medium heat)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

2 celery stalks, finely diced

2 green onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

For the Garlic Butter Topping:

3 tablespoons butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

For the Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1/2 cup blue cheese dressing

1 tablespoon buffalo sauce

1 teaspoon dried chives

For Assembly:

All-purpose flour for dusting

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease.

Prepare the buffalo chicken filling. In a large bowl, combine diced chicken with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, garlic, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is evenly coated.

Add cheese and vegetables. Fold in mozzarella, cheddar, diced celery, and green onions. Season with salt to taste.

Prepare the dough. On a lightly floured surface, divide pizza dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 5-inch circle.

Fill the pockets. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of buffalo chicken mixture on one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

Seal the pockets. Fold dough over filling to create a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal completely.

Prepare for baking. Place sealed pockets on prepared baking sheets. Brush tops with beaten egg wash.

Bake the pockets. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Make garlic butter topping. While pockets bake, mix melted butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.

Prepare dipping sauce. Combine ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, buffalo sauce, and chives in a small bowl.

Finish and serve. Brush hot pockets with garlic butter mixture. Let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving with dipping sauce.

Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pockets - Perfect for Family Dinners

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