Bold Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printable Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy ranch and melted cheese on a perfectly crispy crust for bold, tangy flavor.

# Components:

→ 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. Brush the edges with olive oil.
03 - In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
04 - Spread ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
05 - Scatter buffalo chicken evenly over the sauce. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Add red onion slices and blue cheese crumbles if using.
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. Sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It delivers all the satisfaction of buffalo wings without the mess of bones and sticky fingers.
  • The creamy ranch cools down the heat just enough to keep you coming back for another slice.
  • You can have it ready in half an hour, making it perfect for game nights or last minute cravings.
  • The combination of spicy, tangy, and cheesy hits every craving at once.
02 -
  • Do not skip preheating the oven fully, a lukewarm oven will give you a limp, doughy crust instead of a crispy one.
  • If your chicken is too wet, pat it dry before tossing it in buffalo sauce or the pizza will get watery as it bakes.
  • Let the pizza rest for a couple minutes after baking, it makes slicing cleaner and keeps the toppings from sliding everywhere.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone or an overturned baking sheet preheated in the oven for a crispier bottom crust.
  • If you love extra sauce, reserve a few tablespoons of buffalo sauce to drizzle on individual slices after baking.
  • For a smokier flavor, toss the chicken with a tiny bit of smoked paprika along with the buffalo sauce.
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