Description
This Buffalo Chicken Pizza combines spicy Buffalo wing sauce-coated chicken with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, topped with a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and optional blue cheese on a crispy, golden crust. Perfect for game day or a flavorful dinner, this easy homemade pizza offers a delicious twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough and Base
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- flour for dusting
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface to prevent sticking. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or shape it to fit your pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Place Dough and Brush: Transfer the rolled dough onto a parchment-lined pizza pan or preheated pizza stone for extra crispiness. Brush the surface evenly with olive oil to create a golden crust during baking.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded cooked chicken with 1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce until every piece is well coated, ensuring a spicy flavor throughout.
- Assemble Pizza Base: Spread the ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. This dressing adds creaminess that counters the heat of the Buffalo sauce.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the dressing. Evenly distribute the Buffalo chicken on top, followed by the thinly sliced red onion, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar. If using, add crumbled blue cheese on top for added tanginess.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with extra Buffalo wing sauce to increase the heat and flavor. Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley to add a fresh, vibrant touch before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used as a convenient alternative to cooked chicken breast.
- Adjust the amount of Buffalo wing sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- Optional crumbled blue cheese can be omitted if you prefer a milder flavor.