Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 Pizza Dough/ Crust (12 by 15-inch rolled out)
Sauce & Toppings
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (divided)
- 1 cup Cooked Chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces Mozzarella Pearls
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it's hot and ready for baking the pizza.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12 by 15-inch square shape on a floured baking sheet and crimp the edges up slightly to form a crust border.
- Apply Buffalo Sauce Base: Spread 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce evenly over the dough, reaching up to the crimped edges for a consistent spicy flavor.
- Prepare Chicken Topping: Toss the cooked, chopped chicken with the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce to keep it moist and flavorful while baking, then evenly distribute the chicken over the sauced dough.
- Add Cheese and Onion: Place the mozzarella pearls evenly spaced on top of the chicken, avoiding the edges so the cheese does not melt off, then sprinkle the sliced red onions over everything.
- Bake and Broil: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, then switch to broil on high for an additional 3 minutes to achieve a slightly browned and bubbly cheese top.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing to let the cheese set slightly and make slicing easier.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce the buffalo sauce amount or use a mild version.
- Allowing the pizza to rest post-baking helps prevent toppings from sliding off while slicing.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing after baking for a classic buffalo flavor combo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
