Buffalo Chicken Braid
This Buffalo Chicken Braid always seems to hit the spot! It's great as a easy dinner recipe or as a game day appetizer.
Servings: 6
Calories: 395kcal
Equipment
- One Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- One 13.8 ounce tube refrigerated pizza crust
- One egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and buffalo sauce; set aside.
- Unroll the pizza dough and press into a rectangle.
- Use a pizza cutter to cut each side of the braid into about 12 strips.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the center ⅓ of the pizza dough.
- Fold the strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water; brush the egg wash over the dough.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Slice and serve warm with additional buffalo sauce, ranch dressing and sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
Dunk in ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1027mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 255mg