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Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

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This Buffalo Chicken Pizza recipe combines the spicy tang of buffalo sauce with creamy ranch dressing on a crispy homemade pizza crust, topped with tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Pizza Base and Sauce

  • 1 homemade pizza dough (or pre-made dough)
  • Olive oil (for brushing pizza)
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce

Toppings

  • 1 ½ cups shredded chicken breast
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion (divided)
  • ½ cup fresh diced tomato (seeds removed, divided)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 2 Tablespoons buffalo sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to prepare for baking the pizza.
  2. Prepare and Parbake Pizza Crust: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle and place it on a pizza pan. Lightly brush the dough all over with olive oil to help develop a golden crust. Parbake the crust in the center rack of the oven for 8-9 minutes until it starts to turn light golden brown.
  3. Mix Sauce Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup ranch dressing and ¼ cup buffalo sauce until well blended to create a creamy, tangy base sauce.
  4. Apply Sauce to Crust: Spread a thin and even layer of the ranch and buffalo sauce mixture (about 2 tablespoons) over the parbaked pizza crust to build the base flavor.
  5. Coat Chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the bowl with the remaining ranch and buffalo sauce. Toss the chicken in the sauce until each piece is thoroughly coated to ensure every bite is flavorful.
  6. Add Toppings: Scatter the buffalo chicken evenly on the pizza dough. Then sprinkle about half of the sliced red onion and diced tomatoes over the chicken. Follow by evenly spreading the shredded mozzarella cheese across the pizza. Finally, top with the remaining red onion and tomatoes for fresh texture and taste.
  7. Bake Until Melted: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden, signaling it's perfectly cooked.
  8. Add Final Touches: Remove the pizza from the oven and, if desired, drizzle with additional ranch and buffalo sauce along with sliced green onions for extra flavor and garnish.
  9. Serve Warm: Slice and serve the buffalo chicken pizza warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience instead of cooking chicken from scratch.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.
  • If you want a crispier crust, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven.
  • Use fresh mozzarella if available for a creamier melt.
  • Ranch dressing can be substituted with blue cheese dressing for a classic buffalo flavor twist.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/buffalo-chicken-pizza-recipe/