Description
This Buffalo Chicken Pizza recipe combines the spicy kick of buffalo wing sauce with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, melted cheeses, and shredded chicken on a crispy homemade or store-bought pizza crust. Perfect for game days or casual dinners, it’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavorful, tangy heat that chicken and cheese lovers will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Garnish
- Sliced green onions or chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly. This ensures a perfectly crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper to make transferring easier.
- Brush Dough: Lightly brush the entire surface of the dough with olive oil to help create a golden crust during baking.
- Toss Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the buffalo wing sauce, ensuring every piece is evenly coated with spicy flavor.
- Spread Dressing: Evenly spread the ranch or blue cheese dressing over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow when baking.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the dressing, then top with shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese if using for extra tanginess.
- Bake Pizza: Using the parchment paper, carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling with slight browning.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes to set. Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped parsley for a fresh finish if desired.
- Serve: Slice the pizza into 4 servings and enjoy it warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce drizzle or crushed red pepper flakes on top before serving.
- Use rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken for a convenient shortcut without sacrificing flavor.
- This pizza pairs well with celery sticks and extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
