Bold Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printer-friendly)
Crispy pizza topped with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese blend, and tangy ranch drizzle for a satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
→ Chicken
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
03 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
→ Sauce
04 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
→ Cheese
05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
07 - 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
08 - 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone in oven during preheating if using.
02 - On floured surface, roll pizza dough into 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Toss shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce in bowl until evenly coated.
04 - Spread ranch dressing evenly over dough, leaving small border for crust.
05 - Arrange buffalo chicken over sauce. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Sprinkle red onion over cheese.
06 - Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with light browning.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and ranch. Garnish with scallions and cilantro. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ranch creates a cool creamy base that tames the heat exactly where you need it most
- You get all the flavors of wings without the messy fingers or lengthy prep time
- That cheese pull is the kind of moment worth documenting on your phone
02 -
- Prebaking the crust for 5 minutes prevents that dreaded soggy middle, especially if you are heavy-handed with toppings
- Room temperature dough stretches more easily than cold dough, which fights back and springs up
- Let the pizza rest for 2 minutes after baking or you will lose all that cheese when you slice
03 -
- Shred your own cheese from blocks for the smoothest melt and best texture
- A light dusting of cornmeal under the dough adds crunch and prevents sticking