Description
This Buffalo Chicken Pizza recipe combines the classic spicy flavors of buffalo chicken and creamy blue cheese on a crispy homemade or store-bought pizza crust. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, this pizza is an easy and flavorful meal that serves 6 and is ready in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough, room temperature
Sauces and Cheese
- ⅓ cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch dressing)
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
Chicken Topping
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce, plus more for serving (optional)
Optional Garnishes
- blue cheese or ranch dressing
- sliced green onions
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one to ensure a crisp crust. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. If available, place the dough on a pizza peel; otherwise, use parchment paper or a baking sheet for ease of transfer.
- Add Toppings: Evenly spread the blue cheese dressing over the rolled-out dough as the base sauce. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. In a separate bowl, toss the shredded cooked chicken with buffalo wing sauce to coat well, then distribute it over the mozzarella. Finish by adding the remaining mozzarella and crumbled blue cheese evenly across the pizza.
- Bake: Carefully transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone using the peel or parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts into a bubbly, delicious topping.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and extra blue cheese or ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but is optional if you don’t have one.
- Rotisserie chicken is recommended for convenience and juicy flavor, but any cooked shredded chicken works.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Optional garnishes add freshness and enhance flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- To reheat leftover pizza, bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to restore crispiness.
