Buffalo Chicken Pizza Flavor (Print Version)

Spicy chicken with buffalo sauce and creamy cheeses layered on golden crust, garnished with herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Pizza

01 - 1 (12-inch) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
04 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
05 - 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

→ For Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone in the oven if you plan to use one.
02 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly coat shredded chicken breast with buffalo wing sauce.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
04 - Lightly brush the dough with olive oil, covering the surface evenly.
05 - Evenly spread ranch or blue cheese dressing over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
06 - Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dressing.
07 - Distribute the buffalo-coated chicken evenly over the layer of cheese.
08 - Add remaining mozzarella and, if desired, crumbled blue cheese on top of the chicken.
09 - Bake the assembled pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
10 - Remove pizza from the oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Family favorite with crave-worthy spicy flavor
  • Quick enough for busy weeknights and just the right amount of special for a Friday treat
  • Easily customizable with your choice of dressings and toppings
  • Uses shortcuts like store-bought dough and leftover chicken for a low-stress meal
02 -
  • High protein and totally satisfying good for splitting with friends
  • Freezes beautifully after baking just slice and store airtight
  • Easy prep with leftover chicken or store-bought crust
03 -
  • Let your dough warm to room temperature before stretching for easy handling and a chewy crust
  • If you like extra bubbling cheese add a few handfuls of fontina or provolone with the mozzarella
  • Getting the oven really hot is nonnegotiable It is the key to the best golden crust with chewy edges
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