Description
BBQ Chicken Cheese Stromboli is a golden, crispy pizza dough roll filled with tender shredded chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or casual gatherings, this easy-to-slice meal is packed with bold flavor and comforting texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle.
- Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the chicken. Top with sliced red onion.
- Season with garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Roll the dough lengthwise into a tight log, pinching seams and ends to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Cut small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
- Avoid over-saucing to prevent a soggy interior.
- Sauté watery vegetables before adding to reduce moisture.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Freeze baked stromboli for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
