Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printable Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken pizza with creamy ranch sauce, melted cheese, and crispy crust. A tangy, satisfying American favorite.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat. 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.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
03 - Spread ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
04 - Scatter the buffalo chicken evenly over the sauce. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Add red onion slices and blue cheese crumbles if using.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
06 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It delivers all the messy, spicy joy of buffalo wings without the sticky fingers and pile of napkins.
  • The creamy ranch cools down the heat just enough to keep you reaching for another slice instead of a glass of water.
  • You can have it on the table in half an hour, which means weeknight dinner suddenly feels like a celebration.
  • It uses rotisserie chicken if you want, so theres no guilt in taking the shortcut that actually tastes better.
02 -
  • If you skip preheating the oven or the pizza stone, your crust will be soft and sad instead of crispy and golden.
  • Don't drown the pizza in buffalo sauce when tossing the chicken, or the whole thing will get soggy and the flavors will turn harsh instead of balanced.
  • Let the pizza rest for a minute after baking or the cheese will slide right off when you cut it, and you'll lose all that beautiful structure.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone or steel if you have one, the bottom crust will crisp up in a way a baking sheet just can't replicate.
  • Let your dough come to room temperature before rolling it out, cold dough springs back and fights you every step of the way.
  • Drizzle a little extra buffalo sauce over the finished pizza right before serving for people who want that extra kick without overwhelming everyone else.
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