Bold Buffalo Chicken Pizza
A spicy and cheesy buffalo chicken pizza with a crispy crust, topped with mozzarella, cheddar, and optional blue cheese crumbles for a delicious flavor combination.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheated to 475°F
- 1 pizza stone optional, for heating
- 1 baking sheet or parchment-lined surface
- 1 mixing bowl for tossing chicken with sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, toss cooked chicken with buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated.
- Spread ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Scatter the buffalo chicken evenly over the dressing layer.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
- Add thinly sliced red onion and blue cheese crumbles if desired.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives or green onions.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use spicy buffalo wing sauce for more heat.
- Customize toppings to suit taste preferences.
- Grill instead of baking for a smoky flavor.