BBQ Chicken Pizza Roll-Ups (Printable)

Tangy BBQ chicken and melty cheese wrapped in golden pizza dough for easy bites.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
03 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

→ Topping

07 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow it to come to temperature.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to approximately 12x8 inches.
03 - Evenly spread barbecue sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
04 - Distribute shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, sliced red onion, and cilantro across the barbecue sauce layer.
05 - Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from the long edge. Slice the roll crosswise into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Place roll-ups cut side up in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each piece.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with store-bought or homemade dough
  • Family friendly and customizable with your favorite barbecue sauce
  • Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or crowd-pleasing main
  • They are great for using leftover chicken and come together so quickly that I often put them in the oven even on my busiest days
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to the chicken and cheese
  • Excellent make-ahead or freezer friendly snack
  • Delicious hot or at room temperature which makes them a picnic winner
03 -
  • Always rest your dough so it is easy to roll without tearing
  • Use parchment paper to keep the rolls from sticking and make clean-up easy
  • A hot oven ensures a crisp exterior and melted cheese interior every time
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