Bold Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printer Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken with ranch, mozzarella, and cheddar on crispy crust. Bold flavor in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Crust

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Buffalo Chicken

03 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
04 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce

→ Creamy Sauce

05 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing

→ Toppings

06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles, optional
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat. On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel and brush edges with olive oil.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
03 - Spread ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
04 - Scatter buffalo chicken evenly over sauce. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Add red onion slices and blue cheese crumbles if desired.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
06 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It marries two comfort food favorites into one ridiculously satisfying dinner.
  • The contrast between spicy chicken and cool ranch keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can have it on the table in half an hour, faster than most delivery times.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even bolder the next day.
02 -
  • Do not skip brushing the crust with olive oil, it is the difference between a crispy edge and a pale, chewy one.
  • If your chicken is too wet, pat it dry before tossing with sauce or the pizza will turn soggy in the center.
  • Let the pizza rest for a couple minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and holds together when you slice.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it absorbs moisture and gives you a crispier bottom crust every time.
  • Do not overload the pizza with toppings or the center will stay doughy, less is more when it comes to even baking.
  • Toss your chicken with the buffalo sauce right before assembling so it does not sit and get soggy while you prep everything else.
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