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Easy and delicious Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls
Bring on the party!
We’ve got the BEST recipe for amazing Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls right here 🙂 Everybody loves pizza and what better way to make your besties happy than with this luscious party food!
Whether you’re having the girls over for a glass of wine, or the whole gang for the big game, you’ll thrill your guests with these tasty, hearty Pizza Rolls. Not a big fan of BBQ chicken pizza? No worries, change it up and use your favorite pizza toppings instead.
If you’re covered up with teenagers on the weekends, or prone to impromtu slumber parties, this is the recipe for you! Make several pans of pizza rolls, each with different fillings to fit all their cravings.
Grab a rotisserie chicken at the store or poach your own chicken breast for these pizza rolls.
I make poached chicken all the time during the winter months. It’s prefect for salads, sandwiches, soups, casseroles and so many other uses, and it’s great in these pizza rolls too. You only need one cup of finely chopped tender chicken for this recipe.
These are so much easier to make than you’d think and so good. Sink your teeth into the sweet BBQ sauce, tender bites of chicken and all that cheesy goodness! I love the minced red onion scattered throughout the layers and layers of sauciness.
And bacon! Don’t forget to add a little crumbled bacon for a really nice salty bite. I cannot wait to make these again!
Serve pizza rolls with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Use your favorite sweet BBQ sauce for a nice, lip smacking, moan worthy bite. During the summer months, when we grill nonstop, I love to make my own Easy Honey BBQ Sauce to have on hand.
However when the grill is covered in snow, I buy all-natural Bone Doctors Original BBQ Sauce. It’s perfect for these pizza rolls with a fresh sweet flavor and plenty of spice. Available on the East Coast in the US and also on Amazon. Check the link at the end of this post for more info.
Use fresh, frozen or refrigerated pizza dough for these pizza rolls – I love options!
Our local grocery store chain sells ready-to-go pizza dough in 2 pound bags; enough for two pans of these Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls. To prep, set the fresh dough out for an hour or two so it can come to room temperature, then roll into a rectangle.
If using frozen pizza dough, be sure to allow time to thaw first. That’s pretty much all the prep you needed for the pizza dough. So easy! Homemade Pizza Dough is always great and easy to make. Just read the instructions on your bag, tube or package of dough and get ready to make these Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls.
Can these BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls be made ahead?
Absolutely! Assemble the pizza rolls, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. Allow the rolls to come to room temperature 30 minutes before baking.
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Our favorite bottled BBQ Sauce:
Available throughout the East Coast and on Amazon, our favorite BONE DOCTORS Original BBQ Sauce is made with premium, all natural ingredients. With no High Fructose Corn Syrup, and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. It’s Gluten-Free and oh so tasty! Try it on these Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls this weekend! Click on the photo for more information.Â
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Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough fresh, frozen or refrigerated, thawed
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (sweet) plus extra for serving
- 1 ¼ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup cooked chicken finely chopped (rotisserie, poached, etc)
- 3 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- ¼ 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
- If frozen, follow instructions for thawing your pizza dough. If using refrigerated dough, place in a well oiled bowl, cover and allow to come to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
- Lightly oil a large 9 or 10-inch round skillet or baking pan. Cast iron skillets work well for pizza. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the room temperature pizza dough to an 18x10-inch rectangle. If the dough springs back and won’t hold it’s shape, let it rest an additional 5 minutes, then roll again. Spread the BBQ sauce over the surface of the dough leaving a 1/2-inch border all around the edges.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese evenly across the surface of the dough, then top with the chicken, onion, red pepper flakes and bacon, if using.
- Starting on the long side, roll the dough away from you into a tight cylinder, tucking and pulling just a bit as you go. Pinch the seams together to seal. Cut into 8 equal slices and place cut side down in the prepared pan. When cutting try using dental floss instead of a knife. It works amazingly well!
- Bake for 25 minutes in a preheated 400°F oven. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and continue baking for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with additional BBQ sauce for dipping.
Recipe Notes
- Substitute pizza sauce for the BBQ and use your favorite traditional toppings instead.
- Since these bake quickly you’ll need to pre-cook or sauté hearty vegetables before adding to the rolls. Vegetables like peppers and mushrooms need to be cooked first too. Finely minced onion is fine added raw.
- Pre-cook all meats used in the rolls.
patricia harper says
I have never thought using dough – great idea n will try it – i use frozen puff pastry – you don’t need to add the extra cheese as it bubbles up whilst cooking and forms a layer across the top – i made up the recipe accidentally when i got tired of making a batch on sausage rolls one night – they were always “demanded” at husband or son’s office morning teas – i just call them sausage rollups – family over for sunday lunch this weekend – they will be getting these to go with their lasagne – thanks for the recipe
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Patricia! Sounds like you have some fans that are set on getting their way – haha. Enjoy!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Yup, you’re SO right that I love pizza! Bet I’d love these cute rolls too — nifty idea. And a flavorful one — each one is a little pizza! Very fun and creative — thanks.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks John – bet you would love them!
Susan says
Wow, those look delicious, Tricia! I have to make this for my grandsons! Great way to make a football game even more fun, although I’m sad for the Saints.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Susan – these are a real treat and will be perfect for the big game!
Pam says
Woo hoo! Cheesy goodness here, Tricia! Sounds delicious to me and I bet they disappear in a flash. Evidently, the options are endless for this dish, a must try. Thanks!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Pam – make them your own with your favorite fillings! So good 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
These would be a real crowd pleaser, perfect party food.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Karen!
mimi rippee says
Wow Tricia. I am printing the recipe now. I first thought about how my grand daughter would love making these with me and eating them. But then I saw the BBQ sauce part and thought, “hell, I want these.” I think I’ll make them for super bowl. Spectacular.
Tricia Buice says
Haha – you are so sweet Mimi – thank you so much! Super bowl is the perfect opportunity to enjoy these pizza rolls.
Heather says
If I make a double batch, what size cast iron skillet should I use?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Heather. I think a 13×9-inch baking pan will do, but not sure what size skillets you have on hand. I would divide them into two skillets, or cake pans. Good luck!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Loving this skillet of deliciousness! Such a great grab and eat treat for football watching or anything watching 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Jennifer – everybody loves these pizza rolls, and I do too. Great for the big game 🙂
Liz says
SO gooey and delicious!! Perfect for game day—while everyone else is watching the Superbowl, I’ll be eating more than my fair share of these yummy pizza rolls!
Tricia Buice says
These are fun to make too Liz – hope you get the chance to make them and thanks!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Great recipe Tricia! I have no doubt these would disappear in an instant!
Tricia Buice says
They fly out of the pan Abbe – and smell heavenly 🙂
sue | the view from great island says
What a creative idea Tricia, BBQ chicken pizza is my favorite! I think I’ll try this with my 1 hour pizza dough, perfect for a game night 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Sue – game night is perfect for these treats – or even a girls night out. Come on over!
angiesrecipes says
Love these pizza rolls! Just as good as pizza :-)) and bacon and cheese are my favourites.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Angie! Bacon and cheese – so great together.
Chris Scheuer says
I’m thinking of making a pan of these for breakfast! Who needs toast and eggs? These look amazing! What a fun and pretty alternative to pizza!
Tricia Buice says
Haha Chris – my husband did eat these for breakfast one morning, and took them in his lunch. So good!