Bold Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy ranch and melted cheese on a golden crispy crust for bold tangy flavor.

# What 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat thoroughly.
02 - On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to 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 evenly coated.
04 - Spread ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
05 - Scatter buffalo chicken evenly over 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 crust is golden and 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 brings all the flavors of buffalo wings without the mess of bones and sticky fingers.
  • The creamy ranch cools down the heat just enough to keep you reaching for another slice.
  • It comes together in about half an hour, making it faster than delivery and twice as satisfying.
02 -
  • Do not skip brushing the crust with olive oil, it makes all the difference between a sad pale edge and a beautifully browned one.
  • If your buffalo sauce is too thick, it will not coat the chicken evenly, so give it a quick stir or thin it with a teaspoon of water.
  • Let the pizza rest for a minute after baking or the cheese will slide right off when you cut it.
03 -
  • If you want the chicken extra crispy, pan-fry it lightly in a skillet before tossing it in buffalo sauce.
  • Use parchment paper under your dough so you can slide the whole pizza onto the oven rack or stone without any sticking or tearing.
  • For a spicier kick, mix a little cayenne pepper or extra hot sauce directly into the ranch before spreading it on the dough.
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