Bold Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Print Version)
Crispy crust loaded with spicy buffalo chicken, ranch, and melted cheese blend 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
→ For Serving
10 - Extra buffalo sauce, for drizzling
11 - Extra ranch dressing, for drizzling
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone in oven during preheating if using.
02 - On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Toss shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce in a bowl until evenly coated.
04 - Spread ranch dressing evenly over rolled dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
05 - Scatter buffalo chicken over sauce, then top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
06 - Sprinkle sliced red onion evenly over the cheese layer.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with light browning.
08 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and ranch as desired. Garnish with scallions and cilantro.
09 - Slice into wedges and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The ranch base under the buffalo chicken keeps every bite impossibly creamy while taming the heat just enough
- Its faster than delivery and you control exactly how spicy it gets
02 -
- Prebaking the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings prevents that dreaded soggy center
- Let the pizza rest for just 2 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and slices stay intact
03 -
- Use a pizza peel if you are working with a stone, it makes sliding the pizza on and off effortless
- Let the pizza cool on a wire rack for 2 minutes so the bottom stays crisp