Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken with creamy ranch, melted cheese, and crispy crust—bold tangy flavor in every bite.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 0.25 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 0.25 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 the 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 the 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like your favorite bar food transformed into something you can make at home in less than 40 minutes.
  • The creamy ranch cools the heat just enough to keep you reaching for another slice.
  • You can use leftover chicken or a rotisserie bird and still get restaurant-level results.
  • Every bite has that perfect balance of spicy, tangy, cheesy, and crispy.
02 -
  • Do not skip the olive oil on the crust edges, without it they stay pale and soft instead of crispy and golden.
  • Let the pizza rest for at least one minute after baking or the cheese will slide off in a molten mess when you cut it.
  • If your chicken is too wet, pat it dry before tossing it in buffalo sauce or the pizza will get soggy in the center.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it mimics a pizza oven and gives you a crispier bottom crust.
  • Toss the red onion slices in a little olive oil and salt before adding them, it softens their bite and brings out sweetness.
  • If you love extra tang, drizzle a little more buffalo sauce in a zigzag over the finished pizza right before serving.
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