Description
A cheesy and flavorful pizza topped with tender buffalo chicken, melted mozzarella, creamy dressing, and crispy crust for a bold and satisfying meal perfect for casual dinners or game nights.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onions
- Cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Roll or stretch the pizza dough into the desired shape and place it on the prepared pan.
- Brush the dough lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Spread a thin layer of ranch or blue cheese dressing over the dough.
- Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken over the pizza.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced red onion.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle extra dressing over the pizza and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves preparation time.
- Mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese all work well for this pizza.
- Reduce the buffalo sauce or mix it with ranch dressing for a milder flavor.
- Add crumbled blue cheese, bacon, or jalapeños for extra flavor and heat.
- Naan bread or flatbread can be used instead of traditional pizza dough for a quicker version.
- Top with chopped celery after baking for added freshness and crunch.
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a 375°F (190°C) oven for about 8 minutes to maintain a crispy crust.
- An air fryer works well for reheating and creating extra crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
