Bold Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken on crispy crust with ranch, mozzarella, and cheddar. Bold, tangy, and satisfying.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

# How-to Steps:

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. Brush the 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 the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
04 - Scatter buffalo chicken evenly over the sauce. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Add red onion slices and blue cheese crumbles.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
06 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It brings the bold flavors of buffalo wings to a crispy, cheesy pizza without the messy fingers.
  • You can throw it together in under 40 minutes using ingredients you probably already have.
  • The tangy heat balanced with creamy ranch makes every bite ridiculously addictive.
02 -
  • If your dough is cold from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling or it will snap back and refuse to stretch.
  • Do not overload the pizza with chicken or sauce, too much moisture will make the crust soggy and sad.
  • If you want extra heat, wait until after baking to drizzle more buffalo sauce on top so it stays bright and tangy.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it makes the bottom crust crispy and prevents that dreaded soggy middle.
  • Shred your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded, it melts smoother and does not have that weird coating.
  • If you love blue cheese, crumble some fresh on top right after baking so it stays creamy and does not dry out in the oven.
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