Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza combines the zesty flavors of Buffalo chicken with the comfort of pizza, featuring gooey mozzarella and a crunchy crust, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups shredded chicken Cooked and shredded
- 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce Plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing Divided; ranch dressing can be substituted
- 1 lb pizza dough At room temperature
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup red onions Thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup banana pepper rings Patted dry
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chives or green onions For garnish
- Red pepper flakes For garnish
- Parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the Buffalo sauce and a tablespoon of blue cheese dressing. Marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
- Spread the pizza dough onto a greased 12-inch pizza pan, poking holes in it with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle most of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Distribute the marinated chicken over the cheese layer, followed by the red onions and banana pepper rings. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle extra blue cheese dressing and Buffalo sauce over the top.
Baking
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 13 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Mix the melted butter, Parmesan, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the crust after 13 minutes.
- Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes to crisp up the crust.
Garnishing and Serving
- Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with chopped chives or green onions, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley.
- Slice the pizza into 8 generous portions and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, use quality Buffalo sauce and fresh mozzarella. Serve immediately for maximum crispness.