Easy Buffalo Chicken Stromboli with Crescent Roll Dough
A hearty stromboli packed with buffalo-sauced chicken, melted mozzarella, tangy blue cheese, and crisp bell peppers wrapped in golden crescent roll dough. Perfect for game day gatherings or weeknight dinners when you want bold flavors without complicated prep. The combination of spicy buffalo sauce and cooling blue cheese creates the classic wing experience in an easy-to-slice format that feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
- 1 package (9 oz) frozen cooked chicken strips, thawed, cut into 1/2-inch piecesrotisserie chicken2 cups shreddedprotein
use leftover chicken
- ¼ cup buffalo wing saucehot sauce + melted butter1:1spicyadds dairy
similar heat level
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)
- 1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- blue cheese dressing(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray
- 2
Unroll both cans of dough into rectangles on cookie sheet and press long sides together to form large rectangle, sealing edges and perforations
- 3
Mix chicken with buffalo wing sauce in medium bowl
- 4
Spoon chicken mixture lengthwise down center of dough in strip, leaving space at short sides
- 5
Top with both cheeses, bell pepper strips and chopped onion
- 6
Bring long sides of dough up over filling, overlapping and pressing center seam firmly
- 7
Press ends with fork to seal
- 8
Bake until deep golden brown
- 9
Remove from cookie sheet immediately and cut crosswise into slices
- 10
Serve warm with blue cheese dressing if desired
Tips
Press dough seams firmly to prevent filling from leaking during baking
Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing to help filling set and make cleaner cuts
Use kitchen shears or sharp serrated knife for easiest slicing
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
Assemble up to 4 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time.
Cut into thick slices while warm. Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill or dough won't seal properly
Press seams firmly to avoid bursting during baking
Let rest before slicing to prevent filling from spilling out
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
similar heat level
FAQ
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking. Add extra baking time if chilled.
What if I don't like blue cheese?
Substitute with ranch dressing powder, extra mozzarella, or cheddar cheese for milder flavor.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in oven for best texture.