Our Favorite Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Bring bold, zesty flavors to pizza night with *Our Favorite Buffalo Chicken Pizza*! This crowd-pleasing recipe features a crispy, golden crust topped with tender buffalo-sauce-coated chicken, a perfect balance of melty mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses, and a drizzle of creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese dressing. The homemade buffalo sauce, enhanced with melted butter, adds just the right kick, while optional green onions lend a fresh finishing touch. Ready in just under 40 minutes, this easy-to-make pizza combines the comforting charm of pizza with the fiery kick of classic buffalo chicken, making it a must-try for game nights, casual dinners, or whenever you're craving something unforgettable. Don't forget that sprinkle of cornmeal for a perfectly crispy base!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 0.25 cup sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the buffalo sauce and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken with half of the buffalo sauce mixture. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated, and set aside the remaining sauce for later.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or your preferred shape. If using a pizza stone or pizza peel, sprinkle the surface with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet coated with cornmeal.
Spread the remaining buffalo sauce mixture evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the sauce, then evenly distribute the buffalo chicken on top.
Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Drizzle the ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top of the pizza. Sprinkle with sliced green onions if desired.
Slice the pizza and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.1 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.7 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 553 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 8167 mg | 355% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.4 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 214.9 g | 430% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1793 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 796 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
