Description
This Buffalo-Style Chicken Pizza combines the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with tender chicken, creamy mozzarella cheese, and tangy blue cheese or ranch dressing, all atop a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for game day or a flavorful weeknight dinner, this pizza is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy fans of bold, zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza
- 1 pizza crust (store-bought or homemade, gluten-free if desired)
- 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- Blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese for extra topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Shred or dice cooked chicken breast. In a bowl, toss the chicken with melted butter and buffalo sauce until every piece is evenly coated in the spicy buffalo flavor.
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) to ensure a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Assemble the Pizza: Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread a thin layer of buffalo sauce over the crust as a zesty base. Evenly distribute the buffalo-coated chicken over the crust, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
- Add Finishing Touches: Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top, and if desired, add crumbled blue cheese for extra richness.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pizza crust.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Using a pizza stone can help achieve a crispier crust.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
