Bold Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken with ranch sauce and melted cheese on a crispy crust—bold flavors in every bite.

# What You 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It brings the flavors of buffalo wings to pizza night without the mess of bones and sticky fingers.
  • The creamy ranch cools the heat just enough to keep you reaching for another slice.
  • It comes together in about half an hour, making it perfect for weeknight cravings or casual gatherings.
02 -
  • Don't skip heating your oven fully, a hot oven is the secret to a crispy crust that doesn't get soggy under all that sauce and cheese.
  • If your chicken is too wet, pat it dry before tossing it in buffalo sauce or your pizza will release steam and turn the crust soft.
  • Let the pizza rest for a minute after baking so the cheese sets slightly, making it easier to slice cleanly.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it makes a huge difference in getting that crispy, restaurant-quality crust.
  • Pre-bake the dough for 3 to 4 minutes before adding toppings if you want an extra-crispy base.
  • Toss the chicken in buffalo sauce right before assembling so it doesn't sit too long and get watery.
  • Slice the red onion as thin as possible so it softens in the oven without overpowering the other flavors.
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