Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls Recipe

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Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough (fresh, frozen, or refrigerated; thawed if necessary)
  • 1/2 cup sweet BBQ sauce (plus extra for serving)
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie, poached, etc.)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained, and finely chopped (optional)
  • Fresh parsley leaves, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (for greasing the pan, plus more for oiling the bowl)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • If using frozen pizza dough, follow the instructions for thawing. If using refrigerated dough, place it in a well-oiled bowl, cover, and let it come to room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
  2. Prep the Pan:
    • Lightly oil a large 9 or 10-inch round skillet or baking pan. A cast iron skillet works well for this recipe. Set it aside.
  3. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Roll Out the Dough:
    • Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the room temperature pizza dough into an 18×10-inch rectangle. If the dough resists and springs back, let it rest for an additional 5 minutes, then roll it out again.
  5. Assemble the Rolls:
    • Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
    • Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the BBQ sauce.
    • Evenly distribute the chopped chicken, red onion, red pepper flakes, and bacon (if using) over the cheese.
  6. Roll and Slice:
    • Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough away from you into a tight cylinder, tucking and pulling slightly as you go. Pinch the seams together to seal the roll.
    • Using a sharp knife or dental floss (which works especially well), cut the roll into 8 equal slices.
    • Place the slices cut-side down in the prepared skillet or baking pan.
  7. Bake:
    • Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
    • After 25 minutes, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top of the rolls and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve:
    • Garnish the pizza rolls with freshly chopped parsley.
    • Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.