Bold Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printable Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken topped with creamy ranch, melted cheese, and tangy heat on a crispy crust.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

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 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 cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated.
04 - Spread ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
05 - Scatter buffalo chicken evenly over the sauce. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Add red onion slices and blue cheese crumbles if desired.
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 and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It brings together the best parts of buffalo wings and pizza night without the mess of bones and sticky fingers.
  • The creamy ranch cools down the heat just enough to keep you reaching for another slice.
  • You can have it on the table in 35 minutes, even on a busy weeknight.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even bolder the next day.
02 -
  • If your dough is cold from the fridge, let it sit out for 20 minutes or it will snap back every time you try to roll it.
  • Don't skip brushing the crust with olive oil, or you'll end up with pale, chewy edges instead of crispy golden ones.
  • Let the pizza rest for a minute after baking so the cheese sets slightly and doesn't slide off when you cut it.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it makes the crust crispier and cooks more evenly than a baking sheet.
  • If you love blue cheese, crumble some fresh on top right after baking so it stays creamy and doesn't melt away.
  • For an even spicier kick, mix a little cayenne pepper into the ranch dressing before spreading it on the dough.
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